The Black Showman and the Fantasy Woman
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Book Introduction
“A strange request from those who dream of resetting their lives. “The Black Showman takes over!” The latest installment of Keigo Higashino's new series "Black Showman" to be released in Korea The king of mystery is back. This new book is a collection of short stories with an even greater sense of speed, and the return of the hero Black Showman, who was introduced in the previous work, "The Black Showman and the Murders in the Nameless Village," and the space where the case is solved, "Trap Hand," guarantees magical fun. Trap Hand, a bar located in a back alley in Tokyo and operating without a sign, is home to Takeshi Kamio, a master with an extraordinary eye for detail and eloquence. While drinking a glass of wine that he makes according to each customer's story, customers confide in him about their worries and quietly wash away the day's hardships. A wealthy lady, wanting nothing, commissions a young architect to remodel the house she is moving into. As this is an opportunity to quickly recover from the hit to his performance caused by COVID-19, he is making every effort to capture the hearts of women. But why does this woman, who inherited a huge amount of money, have such poor taste? ("The Woman in the Mansion"), and the atmosphere between the man and woman on their first date in "Trap Hand" is unusual. The truth is revealed at a precarious moment when you are deciding whether to date or not. A series of short stories featuring Takeshi's unique reasoning, a master who finds marriage partners, continues ("Woman in Crisis"). The final short story, "The Fantasy Woman," is a mystery that highlights the new technology called "deepfake," which can synthesize a person's face or specific body parts. Readers who were expecting a romantic drama might be surprised, so don't jump to conclusions. This new book, in which Keigo Higashino's signature talent is fully demonstrated, is being presented to Korean readers for the first time worldwide at the author's suggestion. |
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The Woman in the Mansion
Woman in Crisis
fantasy woman
Woman in Crisis
fantasy woman
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Into the book
“This house won’t run without me.”
Needless to say, even the only daughter could not escape the tyranny of such a mother.
Every aspect of my daily life was interfered with.
I had to wear only the clothes my mother liked, and I couldn't change my hairstyle as I pleased.
I had to learn things I didn't like, and conversely, I wasn't allowed to learn things I wanted to learn.
Instead of scolding me for not sticking to my daily schedule and sticking to it, I just lamented.
“Mom thought hard for you.
But why don't you listen to Mom? If you do what Mom says, everything will be fine, so stop thinking about useless things and do what she says.
“Please, I beg you.”
Nanae's mother also paid close attention to her interpersonal relationships.
It was surveillance, not management.
--- p.111
“I understand how you feel, but that’s a huge luxury.”
“I thought it was a gift to me.
“I’ve worked hard up until this age.”
Kiyokawa laughed self-deprecatingly.
Forty-five years old, no history of marriage.
That's what it said on his profile.
The master began to shake the shaker.
A pleasant sound echoed throughout the room.
Kiyokawa took his smartphone out of his outerwear pocket.
After manipulating it a few times with his hand, he held the screen out towards Nami.
“It’s not a very good picture because I just took it roughly, but it’s something like this.”
A photo taken diagonally of a building adjacent to the road appeared on the screen.
It was a rectangular, white, two-story house with stairs leading from the street to the front door.
The flower beds surrounding the building were green.
--- p.131
“How would you like to order?”
“Then, please give me a Singapore Sling.”
At Yuzuki's words, Kamio's right eyebrow twitched.
“Are you okay?”
I guess he was worried that it would bring back painful memories.
"yes.
“I want to get lost in that person’s thoughts.”
“What are you talking about?”
Yayoi asked.
He said that this was the cocktail that Tomoya had drunk on the night of the accident.
“I see... Then please give me the same thing.”
Kamio replied, “Okay.”
“Do you come here often with Mr. Tomoya?”
To Yayoi's question, Yuzuki answered yes.
--- pp.182~183
“Mr. Tomoya didn’t remarry, did he?”
“Remarriage?”
“You were married before, and it might be the child you had then.”
Yuzuki shook her head vigorously.
“That’s ridiculous.
“I’ve never heard of such a story.”
Kashima came back with the file.
“There is a picture.
“This was taken shortly before Mr. Takato passed away.” He spread out a file on the table.
There was a photo attached inside.
Needless to say, even the only daughter could not escape the tyranny of such a mother.
Every aspect of my daily life was interfered with.
I had to wear only the clothes my mother liked, and I couldn't change my hairstyle as I pleased.
I had to learn things I didn't like, and conversely, I wasn't allowed to learn things I wanted to learn.
Instead of scolding me for not sticking to my daily schedule and sticking to it, I just lamented.
“Mom thought hard for you.
But why don't you listen to Mom? If you do what Mom says, everything will be fine, so stop thinking about useless things and do what she says.
“Please, I beg you.”
Nanae's mother also paid close attention to her interpersonal relationships.
It was surveillance, not management.
--- p.111
“I understand how you feel, but that’s a huge luxury.”
“I thought it was a gift to me.
“I’ve worked hard up until this age.”
Kiyokawa laughed self-deprecatingly.
Forty-five years old, no history of marriage.
That's what it said on his profile.
The master began to shake the shaker.
A pleasant sound echoed throughout the room.
Kiyokawa took his smartphone out of his outerwear pocket.
After manipulating it a few times with his hand, he held the screen out towards Nami.
“It’s not a very good picture because I just took it roughly, but it’s something like this.”
A photo taken diagonally of a building adjacent to the road appeared on the screen.
It was a rectangular, white, two-story house with stairs leading from the street to the front door.
The flower beds surrounding the building were green.
--- p.131
“How would you like to order?”
“Then, please give me a Singapore Sling.”
At Yuzuki's words, Kamio's right eyebrow twitched.
“Are you okay?”
I guess he was worried that it would bring back painful memories.
"yes.
“I want to get lost in that person’s thoughts.”
“What are you talking about?”
Yayoi asked.
He said that this was the cocktail that Tomoya had drunk on the night of the accident.
“I see... Then please give me the same thing.”
Kamio replied, “Okay.”
“Do you come here often with Mr. Tomoya?”
To Yayoi's question, Yuzuki answered yes.
--- pp.182~183
“Mr. Tomoya didn’t remarry, did he?”
“Remarriage?”
“You were married before, and it might be the child you had then.”
Yuzuki shook her head vigorously.
“That’s ridiculous.
“I’ve never heard of such a story.”
Kashima came back with the file.
“There is a picture.
“This was taken shortly before Mr. Takato passed away.” He spread out a file on the table.
There was a photo attached inside.
--- pp.194~195
Publisher's Review
Dreaming of the revival of mystery
A unique series by a master who transcends limitations
You've probably seen a magic show where a woman willingly commits to a risky trick and a showman dazzles the audience with his illusions.
Keigo Higashino's new character was born from the charming showmanship that paralyzes the keen eyes, reason, and even emotions of countless audiences.
An unusual event occurred in which an author who usually releases a new series every two or three years with university professors and detectives as the main characters introduced a new book to Korean readers after a year or so.
The 'Black Showman' series is just that. This new book is a collection of short stories written by the author with the hopes of reviving the mystery genre and the stagnant book market following COVID-19.
Takeshi Kamio, a former successful magician who now works as a bartender in a back alley in Tokyo, sets out to solve a case once again.
The best counterattack against an unbearable being
A widow who wants to stop her family's stalking, a guest who wants to identify the person she met for the first time that evening as her lifelong partner, a woman who can't escape the shadow of her dead lover... These people are holding themselves back from being accused of squandering their dead husband's inheritance, from being seen through as money-grubbing, from having their pasts of loving the wrong people exposed.
In reality, they desperately want to escape the reality that is eating away at them, and they each seek a new exit in their lives, whether through money or love, but they hesitate every time because the eyes of those around them are still harsh.
If you can't stand it, it's best to change your stance.
Takeshi appears to answer the fervent desires of those who desperately want to be reborn.
Although he treats guests as if he doesn't care about the circumstances of others, he is quicker than anyone to notice the SOS sent by those in despair and provides both material and spiritual help.
He is a master of making various cocktails and serving them to comfort them, and he is also an amazing person who can change the ending with a single fancy gesture and uncover the conspiracy of a complete stranger.
The story becomes even more entertaining with Takeshi's quick wit as he solves puzzles and pays back tricks with more tricks.
A world that only Keigo Higashino can create
Having debuted in 1985 and maintained his position as a best-selling author for nearly 40 years, Keigo Higashino's established position is unrivaled.
Looking at his official publication records, he has produced so many works that it can be said that he has written three or four books without a single year of rest.
Yet, Japanese publishers still queue to receive his new manuscripts, and competition for the rights is fierce around the world when news of his new book comes out.
What is the secret to receiving consistent support from readers, to the point where it is said to be renewing its own heyday every year?
He is adept at writing stories ranging from full-blown mysteries to suspense, science fiction, and even those that leave a lasting impression. He has written novels in a variety of genres in a unique way, to the point where one might question whether it is really right for one person to write them.
His works, which are tightly structured to ensure clear and fast-paced reading, yet never predictable endings, shine even more as they delve into the various farces that occur between humans.
Keigo Higashino, a writer who is adept at breaking away from the strict moral standards of good and evil and interpreting the archetypes of tragedy that occur between humans from a new perspective.
Although the volume is light, his writing style is not light at all, and readers will undoubtedly be impressed by his ability to uniquely portray the daily lives of people caught up in big and small incidents, even when no murder occurs.
A unique series by a master who transcends limitations
You've probably seen a magic show where a woman willingly commits to a risky trick and a showman dazzles the audience with his illusions.
Keigo Higashino's new character was born from the charming showmanship that paralyzes the keen eyes, reason, and even emotions of countless audiences.
An unusual event occurred in which an author who usually releases a new series every two or three years with university professors and detectives as the main characters introduced a new book to Korean readers after a year or so.
The 'Black Showman' series is just that. This new book is a collection of short stories written by the author with the hopes of reviving the mystery genre and the stagnant book market following COVID-19.
Takeshi Kamio, a former successful magician who now works as a bartender in a back alley in Tokyo, sets out to solve a case once again.
The best counterattack against an unbearable being
A widow who wants to stop her family's stalking, a guest who wants to identify the person she met for the first time that evening as her lifelong partner, a woman who can't escape the shadow of her dead lover... These people are holding themselves back from being accused of squandering their dead husband's inheritance, from being seen through as money-grubbing, from having their pasts of loving the wrong people exposed.
In reality, they desperately want to escape the reality that is eating away at them, and they each seek a new exit in their lives, whether through money or love, but they hesitate every time because the eyes of those around them are still harsh.
If you can't stand it, it's best to change your stance.
Takeshi appears to answer the fervent desires of those who desperately want to be reborn.
Although he treats guests as if he doesn't care about the circumstances of others, he is quicker than anyone to notice the SOS sent by those in despair and provides both material and spiritual help.
He is a master of making various cocktails and serving them to comfort them, and he is also an amazing person who can change the ending with a single fancy gesture and uncover the conspiracy of a complete stranger.
The story becomes even more entertaining with Takeshi's quick wit as he solves puzzles and pays back tricks with more tricks.
A world that only Keigo Higashino can create
Having debuted in 1985 and maintained his position as a best-selling author for nearly 40 years, Keigo Higashino's established position is unrivaled.
Looking at his official publication records, he has produced so many works that it can be said that he has written three or four books without a single year of rest.
Yet, Japanese publishers still queue to receive his new manuscripts, and competition for the rights is fierce around the world when news of his new book comes out.
What is the secret to receiving consistent support from readers, to the point where it is said to be renewing its own heyday every year?
He is adept at writing stories ranging from full-blown mysteries to suspense, science fiction, and even those that leave a lasting impression. He has written novels in a variety of genres in a unique way, to the point where one might question whether it is really right for one person to write them.
His works, which are tightly structured to ensure clear and fast-paced reading, yet never predictable endings, shine even more as they delve into the various farces that occur between humans.
Keigo Higashino, a writer who is adept at breaking away from the strict moral standards of good and evil and interpreting the archetypes of tragedy that occur between humans from a new perspective.
Although the volume is light, his writing style is not light at all, and readers will undoubtedly be impressed by his ability to uniquely portray the daily lives of people caught up in big and small incidents, even when no murder occurs.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: April 25, 2023
- Format: Hardcover book binding method guide
- Page count, weight, size: 232 pages | 366g | 120*188*20mm
- ISBN13: 9788925576633
- ISBN10: 8925576635
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