Description
A wealthy jewel merchant receives chilling letters warning that his daughter Sanae is about to be kidnapped, and he turns to the wry, razor-sharp detective Akechi Kogoro to prevent the crime before it can happen. As Akechi follows a trail of threats, disguises, and tightening danger, the investigation peels back Tokyo’s polished glamour to reveal the darker pressures and private bargains that shape ordinary lives. With Edogawa Rampo’s signature mix of mystery, psychological unease, and darkly playful misdirection, every clue feels both precise and unsettling—inviting readers to question who is truly in control. A fast, twist-driven translation by Ian Hughes brings Rampo’s sharp character work and escalating tension to vivid, page-turning life.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2023
ISBN: 9780241645826
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Details
First Published
1926
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Black Lizard by Edogawa Rampo.