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Hideyuki Kikuchi (Author)
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Wicked City September 29, 2009

Another world exists beyond the one that humans can see–a world populated by demons. For centuries, demons have crossed into our world, some looking for a new life, adventure, or just a job. But many are intent on causing chaos and destruction, feasting on human flesh and fear. A tenuous Peace Treaty is the only barrier between the worlds, the only thing protecting humankind from utter devastation.

Every hundred years the Treaty must be renewed—and the time for that secret ceremony is at hand. Violent demonic splinter factions that are hell-bent on destroying the ancient pact are preparing to assassinate a key figure who is vital to the signing ceremony.

Enter the Black Guard, a secret police force that protects the boundary between the dark world and our own. It's the job of two Black Guard agents—Makie, a gorgeous demon, and Taki, a hard-boiled human—to form an unlikely partnership, stop the assassination, and avert an all-out war. But to save both their worlds, they must risk not only their lives, but their very souls!


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Japanese horror master Kikuchi (Vampire Hunter D) creates a dark, visceral horror fantasy of a demon-infested Tokyo, where a covert force of powerful humans struggle to prevent worldwide chaos. Renzaburo Taki, a member of the titular Guard who can restructure matter at the molecular level, is partnered with Makie, a beautiful demon who betrays her kind and fights for humanity in the ongoing secret war. Together, they're tasked with protecting the legendary sorcerer Giuseppe Mayart, who arrives in Tokyo to sign a peace treaty between man and demonkind. Mayart has plans of his own, sending Taki and Makie on a wild goose chase as the forces of darkness do everything possible to undermine the treaty. Readers looking for gory, erotic supernatural fun will enjoy Kikuchi's wild imagination and Jennyson Rosero's understated b&w illus. (Oct.)
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Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 16 and up
  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Tor/Seven Seas; First Edition edition (September 29, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0765323303
  • ISBN-13: 978-0765323309
  • Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,467,106 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Hideyuki Kikuchi is considered to be the master horror writer of Japan by American fandom, often compared to Stephen King.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wicked City: Black Guard, December 23, 2009
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For those who had seen the anime, it is worth to check this out. There are a lot of variations from the anime. For example, a Black Guard from the human world an individual who wields psychic power (PP). It is primary what Taki uses to fight and to detect demons who are hiding. A Black Guard is immune to hypnotism and mind probing. There are a lot of actions. It is quite an interesting thrill to read.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT NOVEL GREAT ANIME TOO, October 20, 2009
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Excellent writing, fast read time, fast paced like the anime. The anime and the book while having the same basic storyline deviates in many points. The demons here are much more organic(like John Carpenter's the Thing and much more than the Anime). The Anime emphasized Taki's magnum as his main weapon but in reality, Taki uses his hand to hand skills and psi power to destroy demons. Anyways the books is just great, better than the Vampire hunter D books of the same author. A big fan of the anime will not be dissapointed after reading the book, both things go hand in hand. Highly Recomended.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars thrilling urban fantasy horror, October 3, 2009
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For centuries demons have crossed over from another dimension into the mortal plane; their motives vary with some seeking employment opportunities while others enjoy dining on the human delicacy. The Peace Treaty has been signed between both sides' leaders, but every century it comes up for renewal with the time now for the latest pact. However, on the Black World demonic side, opposition has grown with the desire to overwhelm the mortals and a key assassination plot has been deployed.

In Tokyo, the Black Guard continues their vigil to insure both sides behave and prevent chaos. Guard member Renzaburo Taki can change matter and is teamed with lovely demon Makie who fight against rogues mostly from her home dimension in order to keep mankind safe. Their current assignment is to keep sorcerer Giuseppe Mayart safe as he arrives in Tokyo for the peace treaty gala. Mayart executes a devious scheme starting with sending his protective guards Taki and Makie away from him so he can begin his Machiavellian plan.

With a comic book feel to the exciting story line, fans of urban fantasy horror thrillers will relish this gory enjoyable tale from the author of Vampire Hunter D. The story line is fast-paced as seemingly everyone involved with the "Signing Ceremony" has a personal agenda. Enhanced by black and white illustrations by Ayami Kojima, the first Wicked City saga is a thrilling dark entry.

Harriet Klausner
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