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The Murder Demon of Tengu RockAuthor: Yamamoto Shūgorō
| Original Title | 天狗岩の殺人魔 |
|---|---|
| Author | 山本 周五郎 |
| Genre | Detective & Mystery |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a secluded coastal village of southern Izu, retired industrialist Hirano Daizo’s peaceful retirement is shattered by rumors of a notorious phantom thief, Gonroku, terrorizing the region. His two nephews—Yūkichi, a brash medical student obsessed with forensics, and Kyōtarō, a reserved researcher claiming a revolutionary invention—clash over the looming threat. When a local stonemason is brutally murdered, Yūkichi’s suspicions ignite. A cryptic notebook hints at cryptic payments for “chiseling” work, while Kyōtarō’s aloof demeanor masks darker ambitions. As villagers mobilize to hunt Gonroku, tensions escalate: midnight fog conceals shadowy figures, a mysterious moneylender appears, and a lethal rockslide narrowly misses Hirano. Beneath the surface of familial loyalty lies greed, deception, and a deadly scheme exploiting the chaos. With eerie cliffs, whispered conspiracies, and a killer’s identity shrouded in mist, the line between protector and predator blurs—and one misstep could bury the truth forever. What secrets lie beneath Tengu Rock? |
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