First published 1987
A respected businessman is found dead in his Tokyo apartment, his body mutilated. Detective Kenji Nakamura must navigate Japan's insular culture to uncover the truth. As he delves into the victim's shadowy past, Nakamura uncovers a web of deceit, betrayal, and deadly secrets. With time running out, he races to stop the killer before they strike again. This pulse-pounding mystery explores the dark underbelly of the Japanese capital.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, police-procedural
Setting: Japan, Tokyo
Period: 21st-century
224 pages · Hardcover · UNKNO
Content warnings: violence