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Apr 3, 2024 · The discovery of Hidaka’s body by his wife, Rie, and his friend, Osamu Nonoguchi, a modestly successful children’s book author, triggers an investigation led by Detective Kyochiro Kaga, a...
Feb 29, 2024 · The discovery of Hidaka’s body by his wife, Rie, and his friend, Osamu Nonoguchi, a modestly successful children’s book author, triggers an investigation led by Detective Kyochiro Kaga, a former teacher colleague of Nonoguchi’s.
Oct 4, 2023 · The relationship between Hidaka and Nonoguchi is not what it appears to be, and their friendship is marred by jealousy and betrayal. Kaga interviews various individuals connected to the case, including Hidaka’s wife, Rie, and his editor, Hiromi Wakayama, each revealing new pieces of the puzzle.
Sep 6, 2016 · It’s the archetypal locked-door murder. Or at least that’s what Nonoguchi’s narration suggests. Indeed, this entire narrative was written down by him, and later found among his writings by the...
Sep 1, 1996 · Police Detective Kyochiro Kaga recognizes Hidaka's best friend from years ago when they were both teachers. Kaga went on to join the police force while Nonoguchi became a full-time writer, though with not nearly the success of his friend Hidaka.
Apr 10, 2024 · By page 86 out of a 281-page book, the murderer has admitted his crime. So what’s left to write about? Given that victim and murderer are both writers, what could it be but, what’s story and what’s truth? Detective Kaga isn’t satisfied with the version of the murder he’s given. Even as the evidence seems to fall…
As it turns out, Kyoichiro Kaga is assigned to the case, and he and Nonoguchi are acquainted since both taught at the same school. The novel begins with Nonoguchi as the viewpoint character, but during the next chapter when the viewpoint switches to Kaga, it becomes apparent that Nonoguchi's account may not be entirely honest ...
