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The Accursed FamilyAuthor: Kosakai Fuboku
| Original Title | 呪われの家 |
|---|---|
| Author | 小酒井 不木 |
| Genre | Detective & Mystery |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In 1924 Tokyo, Inspector Kirihara—renowned for his psychological interrogation techniques—faces a chilling murder case. A young woman is found stabbed on a deserted street, her final act etching cryptic katakana characters into the dust. Nearby, a delicate man flees, his sleeve splattered with blood. As Kirihara probes the suspects—Hiraoka, a fragile beauty with a shadowed past, and Kito, an ex-convict with shifting identities—the characters "Tsunoda" emerge as a haunting thread. The victim’s pregnancy, hidden identities, and a century-old family curse intertwine, suggesting sins buried deeper than the crime itself. Kirihara’s pursuit unveils coded hand signs, clandestine relocations, and a latrine-stained clue, all pointing to a tragedy shaped by forbidden love and ancestral vengeance. With suspects locked in silent collusion and a re-autopsy revealing shocking truths, the inspector must wield his famed method to unravel a web where biology, betrayal, and superstition collide—before more secrets bleed into the dark. |
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