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| Original Title | 孤島の鬼 |
|---|---|
| Author | 江戸川 乱歩 |
| Genre | Detective & Mystery |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Minoura, a shy and artistic young clerk, finds his ordinary life shattered when his beloved fiancée, Kizaki Shiyo, is found brutally murdered in a sealed room. Consumed by grief and a fierce vow of vengeance, he enlists the aid of eccentric amateur detective Miyamaki Kokichi. Their investigation quickly spirals into a labyrinth of inexplicable deaths and bizarre coincidences, hinting at an evil far beyond human comprehension. When Miyamaki himself becomes the victim of another impossible crime, Minoura is left alone to navigate a terrifying conspiracy. His desperate quest for truth leads him to suspect even his closest friend, Moroto Michio, and unearths monstrous secrets on a desolate island. Can a timid man confront a demon that defies all reason, or will the horrors he uncovers consume him entirely? |
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