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When an acclaimed novelist is discovered dead in a brutal crime on the eve of his planned relocation from Japan to Vancouver, law enforcement launches a high‑stakes investigation. The case draws attention to the intersecting worlds of literary acclaim and criminal puzzle‑solving, as detectives sift through clues that point to motives tied to the author’s recent works and personal associations. The story unfolds in a setting that juxtaposes Japan’s literary circles with the international intrigue of the move to Vancouver, offering readers a layered narrative of mystery and justice.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: 東野圭吾
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