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Ancient Capital of the DesertAuthor: Kunieda Shiro
| Original Title | 沙漠の古都 |
|---|---|
| Author | 国枝 史郎 |
| Genre | Fantasy & Sci-Fi |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In Madrid, eerie sightings of a phosphorescent beast spark panic. Private detective Rezard and his artist friend Danchon are drawn into the mystery when the mayor’s wife seeks help: her husband, an ailing explorer haunted by his past in China’s Lop Desert, is stalked by the creature. Clues point to ancient secrets buried beneath shifting sands—a lost city and vengeful Uyghur sorcerers seeking retribution. As Rezard delves deeper, he uncovers a sinister plot involving a zoo director ensnared in dark magic, poised to unleash chaos on the streets. With time running out, the detective confronts spectral monsters and racial vendettas in a race to prevent catastrophe. Blending supernatural suspense with exotic locales, this tale entwines cultural lore and heart-pounding danger, where every shadow whispers of forgotten empires and deadly curses threatening to consume both past and present. |
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