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A Rare CrimeAuthor: Kosakai Fuboku
| Original Title | 稀有の犯罪 |
|---|---|
| Author | 小酒井 不木 |
| Genre | Detective & Mystery |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a shadowy world where obsession and deception collide, three jewel thieves—bound by their lust for precious gems—execute a daring heist to claim a legendary blue diamond. Their triumph quickly unravels when a panicked attempt to hide the stolen jewel during a police raid sparks betrayal and violence, leaving one dead and the diamond trapped within his body. Desperate to reclaim their prize, the surviving pair devise a reckless scheme involving surgical theft from a morgue, only to be ensnared by a grotesque error that pits them against each other in a fatal showdown. As authorities close in, greed and paranoia seal their fates, while the diamond’s fate hinges on a chilling twist of mistaken identity. This tale weaves suspense and irony, exploring how a single reckless act can unravel even the most cunning plans, leaving destruction in its wake. |
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