Mushitarō Oguri

Japanese mystery writer known for early Shōwa-era detective fiction that often incorporated bizarre or occult elements.

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  1. 1. 黒死館殺人事件

    In a remote, gloomy mansion where a reclusive patriarch has summoned relatives and retainers, an apparent curse gives way to a series of baffling, seemingly impossible murders that leave the household gripped by fear and suspicion. A methodical investigator arrives to pick apart alibis, hidden resentments and cryptic clues, gradually exposing how carefully concealed motives, family secrets and clever misdirection were used to stage crimes that looked supernatural. The novel combines atmospheric suspense, locked-room puzzlecraft and forensic reasoning to lead to a logical, surprising solution.