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| Original Title | 恐怖王 |
|---|---|
| Author | 江戸川 乱歩 |
| Genre | Detective & Mystery |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Ōe Randō, a brilliant detective novelist renowned for solving real-life mysteries, is accustomed to the macabre. But his world is shattered when a series of grotesque crimes, orchestrated by the enigmatic "King of Terror," becomes chillingly personal. This mastermind leaves a trail of taunts – from impossible corpse weddings to microscopic messages – and now, Randō's own beloved, Kyōko, has become the villain's next target. Plunged into a terrifying game of cat and mouse, Randō must unravel the King of Terror's unfathomable methods and twisted motives. But how do you catch a criminal who seems to defy reality, whose every move is a theatrical act of dread, and whose true identity is a nightmare waiting to unfold? |
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