Edogawa Ranpo Award えどがわらんぽしょう
Edition 36 (1990)
Literary awardMystery novel
Winners
5 peopleA full-scale mystery built around a series of murders that begin at a kendo tournament. It blends the intensity of the sport with a classic puzzle-driven investigation.
Within the heat of the arena, hidden motives gradually link the clues into a murder case.
328 pages
kendoclassic mysterystudent competitioninvestigationrelationships
A full-length detective novel set against the backdrop of the late Cold War. It combines international tension with a suspenseful investigation into a vast conspiracy.
As the world moves toward détente, a single case begins to reveal the shape of an international conspiracy.
325 pages
international conspiracypolice proceduralCold Warsuspenseaward winner