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Shadow Family immerses readers in the shadowy realm of online chat groups, where a sudden tragedy upends a seasoned Desk Sergeant Takegami’s routine. After a fellow officer is hospitalized, Takegami finds himself thrust into a relentless investigation that delves into the digital underbelly of contemporary Japan. As he sifts through encrypted conversations and anonymous identities, the novel explores the fragile line between privacy and culpability in an era of technological intrigue.
First publish date: February 4, 2005
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Miyuki Miyabe
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