The greatest storyteller, Hideo Okuda, returns with his new novel, River.
The author, who has captivated countless readers with his wide range of styles, from works that shine with everyday humor to works that leave a deep impression, presents a thrilling crime investigation drama that pursues the secrets of a serial murder case that occurred along the riverside of a provincial Japanese city.
When the nightmare of an unsolved case from 10 years ago repeats itself, the entire city, including the police, is gripped by shock and fear.
Is this a copycat crime, or the work of the same criminal? The novel unfolds in a large-scale ensemble drama format, with various characters intertwined in past and present events confronting mysterious events from their own perspectives and pursuing the truth.
The passion and obsession of those who fiercely pursue the culprit in a labyrinthine case are depicted so intensely and dramatically that readers are immersed in the vivid enjoyment of following an actual investigation log.