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Synopsis
"A MASK OF DESTRUCTION Detective Sergeant Mariko Oshiro has been promoted to Japan's elite Narcotics unit-and with this promotion comes a new partner, a new case, and new danger. The underboss of a powerful yakuza crime syndicate has put a price on her head, and he'll lift the bounty only if she retrieves an ancient iron demon mask that was stolen from him in a daring raid. However, Mariko has no idea of the tumultuous past carried within the mask-or of its deadly link with the famed Inazuma blade she wields. The secret of this mask originated hundreds of years before Mariko was born, and over time the mask's power has evolved to bend its owner toward destruction, stopping at nothing to obtain Inazuma steel. Mariko's fallen sensei knew much of the mask's hypnotic power and of its mysterious link to a murderous cult. Now Mariko must use his notes to find the mask before the cult can bring Tokyo to its knees-and before the underboss decides her time is up ..."--
Year of the demon: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Detective thriller set in modern Japan with strong organized crime violence, yakuza conflicts, and a cursed artifact with deadly supernatural influence. Features a female protagonist navigating dangerous criminal underworld while uncovering ancient mysteries.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Fans of gritty urban fantasy with Japanese setting and crime thriller elements will appreciate the mystery of the demon mask and its historical connection.