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Obscene Heresy CorrectionAuthor: Kosakai Fuboku
| Original Title | 好色破邪顕正 |
|---|---|
| Author | 小酒井 不木 |
| Genre | Detective & Mystery |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a dimly lit parlor, aspiring detective Tohari Yasuo’s quiet evening shatters when Detective Ushimura arrives, linking him to a grisly murder through a rare book—*Obscene Heresy Correction*—found at the crime scene. Yasuo’s composure cracks as Ushimura reveals a hairpin and cryptic clues tying him to a mysterious woman seen fleeing the victim’s home. Torn between loyalty and suspicion, Yasuo confesses aiding her escape but vows to protect her innocence, plunging into an amateur investigation. \nThe trail leads to Kosendo, an antiquarian bookstore whose eccentric owner hides dark secrets. As Yasuo uncovers connections between the victim, a reclusive daughter, and a web of betrayal, he races to shield the enigmatic woman from police scrutiny. Shadows of jealousy and hidden motives blur lines between ally and culprit, while Yasuo’s growing affection for the stranger fuels his resolve. With each clue—a dropped eyeglass lens, a suicide note—the truth twists closer, threatening to expose a tragedy woven from love and vengeance. Can an idealistic novice outwit seasoned detectives and unravel a killer’s labyrinth before innocence is lost? |
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