Prosecutor's Regret

Author: [Japan] Kōtarō Matsubara
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: The burning of archives leads Seikawa into suspicion, and he secretly investigates, only to discover it's connected to a 15-year-old cold case. The real culprit remains unknown, and the death of Prosecutor Daisuke Tagaya adds to the mystery, with his notes leaving everyone baffled. Who is behind all this conspiracy? As the case gradually becomes clearer, Seikawa resigns and leaves behind a masterful mystery that probes the depths of human conscience. Murder, arson, extortion, fraud, kidnapping, and collusion with the yakuza—all to cover up the crime. The evidence is solid, yet the real culprit remains unscathed, while someone else is punished! The Remorse of a Prosecutor, a representative work of the master of Japanese social school mystery, Kōtarō Matsubara, is published and distributed by Beiyue Literature. Kōtarō Matsubara is the third world-class mystery master after Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and Christina Lassiter, with a deep sense of social responsibility. His works have transcended the realm of pure mystery, possessing profound philosophical depth and high literary value. Born into humble circumstances and facing numerous hardships, Matsubara deeply empathizes with the people struggling at the bottom of society. His works, in addition to their brilliant and meticulous mysteries, also reveal and criticize the various flaws and dark human nature of Japanese society through the voice of an author who dares to speak the truth. The Remorse of a Prosecutor, planned and published by Bangdao Culture, belongs to the later period of Matsubara's creative career, showcasing the master's distinct and mature writing style. The novel begins with a mysterious fire at the District Public Prosecutors' Office. A young prosecutor notices something unusual among the burned documents, but the investigation yields no breakthrough. Subsequently, a series of terrifying incidents occur, all in an attempt to bury an old case. In the end, the prosecutor finally secures solid evidence of the crime, yet in the face of the truth, the real culprit remains untouched, while someone else is punished! Why did the prosecutor leave such a deep sense of remorse? Beyond the gripping suspense and intricate reasoning, the book also reflects the accumulation of Matsubara's lifelong social knowledge and his sharp, profound analysis of human nature. Additionally, the translation by Professor Hou Wei is deeply skilled, with elegant and fluent writing, perfectly capturing the style and essence of the original work. This book can be considered a masterpiece with an excellent translation, making it highly collectible.