Kindaichi Case Files, The The Santa Slayings [Paperback]

Kanari Yozaburo (Author), Fumiya Sato (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Kindaichi Case Files | Publication Date: June 1, 2004

When a quiet evening at the Mystery Theater turns into a real whodunit, the show must go on as Hajime and Miyuki work backstage to shine a spotlight on the killer. Cast members are dropping one by one during the deadly drama, and all signs point to the Red-Bearded Santa Claus, who died but seems to be back for an encore. It will take some show-stopping sleuthing to catch the murderer before the final curtain drops.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Kindaichi is red-hot in Japan and has spawned 2 feature films and a full season television anime series! KANARI YOZABURO has also written the manga series, Minzoku Gakusha Yakumo Tengu Densetsu Satsujin-jiken, which was serialized in the Japanese periodical, Young Jump. Each Volume is a self-contained story. 100% Authentic Manga Format.

From the Inside Flap

The Kindaichi Case Files: The Opera House Murders by Yozaburo Tanari features an unlikely sleuth in slacker Hajime Kindaichi... Hajime's character combines the Hardy Boys with Columbo. The deadly serious mystery involves several grisly deaths before the teen solves the case. Anyone who enjoys watching detective shows such as Law and Order or CSI or reading mysteries will enjoy this series.
-- Kat Kan, VOYA

If you're a fan of mysteries, make sure to check out The Kindaichi Case Files--it's well crafted and well worth your time.
-- GAME PRO

Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: TokyoPop (June 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591824788
• ISBN-13: 978-1591824787
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,855,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)