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This is a compilation of novel reviews and impressions I've written so far. I've focused on my favorite mystery novels, trying to avoid spoilers. This is an introduction and review of the novel "Kokurojo" (Black Prison Castle) by Honobu Yonezawa. It's a mystery set in the Sengoku period and a Naoki Prize-winning work. (Combustible materials...).

This is an introduction and review of Honobu Yonezawa's novel "Kokurojo" (Black Prison Castle), published in June 2021. I will introduce the appeal of this mystery set in the Sengoku period and featuring Araki Murashige, from the perspective of someone who had been putting off buying it.

This is an introduction to Honobu Yonezawa's collection of classic mystery short stories, "Combustible Materials." I've compiled information on my purchase status (paperback, hardcover, and ebook), along with summaries and reviews.

An introduction and review of Honobu Yonezawa's novel "The Tragedy of I" (Ai no Higeki). This social mystery, set against the backdrop of a project to revitalize an uninhabited village, is presented with minimal spoilers.

This is the second book in the series, following "The Gymnasium Murders," which I previously recommended as an easy-to-read, authentic mystery. The detective is, of course, the same "Urazome Tenma" as before. Please be aware that there are references to the previous book, so those who haven't read it yet should be cautious. You can find the previous book's review here...

Preface: This is the first time I've read a work by Reiichiro Fukamizu. The writing style of this work, "Mystery Arena," is very light and easy to read, so I thought he was a young person. However, upon researching, I discovered he is currently 56 years old and a veteran writer who has been active since 2007...

A summary and review of Yusuke Kishi's novel "The Glass Hammer." I'll also touch on the appeal of the locked-room mystery, offering my perspective as someone who has been reading Kishi's works since high school.

This is a review of Yugo Aozaki's novel, "The Gymnasium Murder." I'll introduce it as an easy-to-read, authentic mystery, while also touching on its appeal, which is reminiscent of Yukito Ayatsuji's "Mansion Series."

In conclusion, I don't think this work is something I would strongly recommend to someone who has never read any of Kotaro Isaka's works. However, it does feature the typical outspoken character that often appears in Isaka's works, so you should be able to get a feel for the atmosphere. Also, if you are a fan of the author...

A summary and review of Tokuro Nukui's debut novel, "The Lament." This article includes spoilers and discusses the plot twists, explaining why it's a recommended read for mystery novel fans.