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"Master Assassin" follows Baian, an expert in both acupuncture and execution, as he delivers targeted killings in a corrupt Edo society. The volume collects six stories—"Two Wives," "The Uncertain Assassin," "Four Killers," "Autumn Journey," "Leave Him to His Fate," and "New Year’s Noodles"—depicting Baian’s skill, his partnership with Hikojiro, and the treacherous environment of samurai lords, merchant princes, geisha, and ninjas. The series, written by Shotaro Ikenami from 1972 to 1990, has been widely adapted into television dramas, films, and manga.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Crime Fiction/Criminal Underworld
Authors: Ikenami, Shōtarō
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