[DeepL Translation - needs review] A car falls into the sea and a man's body is found inside. He had borrowed a large sum of money from his wife's friend, Mimatsu Hisako, who owned a large amount of assets. She was called "Queen" and was said to have cherished a "monkey's paw" that brought disaster in exchange for granting three wishes. What was her wish? Clinical criminologist Hideo Himura unravels both tricks and emotional turmoil in this authentic mystery!
(Translator: DeepL)
Monkey's Paw Mysteries!
Two connected murder mystery stories, which feel like very classic style.
E.g. Alibi's, Locked rooms, lots of puzzle pieces which don't fit until the end.
The first story (one from the blurb), feels like it could have been longer, but had a lot of fun imagery/characters. Having a mystery centre around a self named princess who owns a cursed monkey's paw isn't a half bad set up.
The second, was even more classic style. An earthquake struck Osaka, and at the same time, a man died in a locked r