Murder is

Author: Lao Cha
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: Hong Chuan Zhuang, a veteran Japanese financial officer working in China, returns to Tokyo for a new assignment. On his way to the airport, he accidentally witnesses a car accident and from then on, he finds himself plagued by misfortune. First, he receives mysterious pizza deliveries, then someone tamper with his company car, followed by his wife being followed and his son being kidnapped. Yet, he remains baffled as to the motives behind this series of conspiracies. One day, an unidentified male body is found by the roadside. The deceased is identified as Japanese, but the Japanese family unexpectedly refuses to cooperate with the police investigation into his cause of death. Captain Cao volunteers to go to Japan with Sima Shangwen, only to be shot at on the streets of Tokyo. A Japanese private detective, Nakano, is hired to protect Hong Chuan Zhuang's safety in China. He quickly falls into a series of traps maliciously set for him. After several narrow escapes, he finally uncovers clues, only to lead to a tragic story and an unfortunate ending. This book is a cautionary tale that combines mystery, detective work, and horror. It delves into profound social issues and vividly portrays the complexities of life. The cleverly crafted process, intricate suspense plot, and realistic horror atmosphere make it utterly captivating and mesmerizing.