{"product_id":"9788412469257","title":"Izanami's spear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIzanami's Spear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that combines mystery, fantasy, and a profound exploration of identity. The reader will accompany Mukou Shi, a spirit with no memories, in a three-day race against time to discover who they were and why they died. With the help of other ghosts, they must unravel an enigma that connects their fates, in a story that draws from the tradition of classic horror tales and contemporary fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMukou Shi wakes up in the rice paddies of Uenohara with no memory and a translucent, floating body. The truth is unavoidable: they have died and are now an entity of ectoplasm. Their main challenge is to discover their past identity and the circumstances of their death before they fade away forever. In this race against time, they will have the help of an elderly man and a mysterious Russian woman, both of whom are also ghosts. Together, they must reveal the bond that unites them and the secret that keeps them tied to the world of the living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for identity after death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMystery and supernatural investigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe connection between souls and the bonds of destiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe tradition of horror and ghost stories in a modern context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers who enjoy ghost stories with an introspective and mystery-focused approach. It is ideal for those looking for a narrative that combines elements of Japanese folklore with a contemporary literary style, and who appreciate plots where the resolution of a personal enigma drives the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA well-constructed mystery plot with a time limit that heightens the tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn emotional exploration of memory, identity, and the acceptance of death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGhostly characters with distinct personalities and a captivating group dynamic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA setting that evokes Japanese culture and landscape in an evocative way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pastor, Raquel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chidori Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, CLASSIC HORROR AND GHOST STORIES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e O.VARIAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 206 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original proposal that merges the classic horror genre with a mystery and character-driven narrative. The premise of a ghost who must solve their own murder within a limited timeframe offers a solid and attractive structure. The work stands out for its ability to generate intrigue and emotion, maintaining a polished literary tone that makes it suitable both for fans of the genre and for readers looking for a different, well-executed story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHIDORI BOOKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405410263387,"sku":"9788412469257","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841246925.jpg?v=1781826972","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412469257","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}