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Haruhiko Narisada

なりさだ はるひこ

Narisada Haruhiko

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1973-01-01 (Osaka Prefecture, Japan)
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese
Residence History
Born in Osaka Prefecture. At debut, resided in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto Prefecture.

Career

Occupations
Mystery novelist
Active Years
2001-

Awards

Japan Mystery Literature Award for Newcomers (Honorable Mention)
2001
Work: HEAT
Organization: Kobunsha SierraZade Cultural Foundation
Result: 佳作 / Honorable mention

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

HEAT

2001 Mystery novel

Debut novel (submitted under the title '熾闘'). A mystery novel with hard-boiled elements dealing with contemporary crime.

CrimeSuspense

Tengu

2002 Mystery novel

Published in 2002. A full-length work that weaves traditional motifs with modern depictions of crime.

Human psychologyTradition and modernity

Bibliography

  • HEAT (2001)
  • Tengu (2002)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Realistic descriptions and brisk pacing
Recurring Motifs
Violence and human psychologyTraditional motifs

Legacy

A Japanese mystery novelist who debuted after receiving an honorable mention in a 2001 newcomer mystery award. Has a small number of published works, with his debut recognized by the award.

Trivia

  • HEAT was submitted under the title '熾闘'.
  • Debuted after receiving an honorable mention in the 4th Japan Mystery Literature Award for Newcomers.
  • There is a judging commentary by Soji Shimada (external link to a review memo exists).