In/Spectre – serie

A fantasy/mystery series with a unique Japanese flavor perfect for fans of Noragami: Stray God and Tokyo Ghoul.Ages 16+DOWN MEMORY LANETo fulfill the Yuki-Onna’s request of saving Masayuki, Kotoko pulls out all the stops to teach the misanthrope a lesson he’ll value forever. The case’s conclusion allows Kotoko and Kurô to return to their routines, but memories of Rikka upset their daily calm. The Goddess of Wisdom reminisces of the time she and Rikka collaborated on a murder mystery, one involving a perpetrator who wanted to ensure his crime was seen…

A fantasy/mystery series with a unique Japanese flavor perfect for fans of Noragami: Stray God and Tokyo Ghoul.Ages 16+A Troublesome Enemy Kotoko's recollection of a case she solved with Rikka demonstrates how capable they both are, and how difficult of a match it would be should they find themselves on opposing sides. In the present day, Kurô begrudgingly assists Kotoko in her duties of mediating and investigating spectre-related incidents. One such case involves the resentful ghost of a giraffe, and a very familiar face...

A fantasy/mystery series with a unique Japanese flavor perfect for fans of Noragami: Stray God and Tokyo Ghoul.Ages 16+THE KIRIN’S CURSEA deadly incident in the mountains claims the lives of three victims and leaves one fighting for his life. As Kotoko and Kurô prepare to investigate the involvement of a vengeful giraffe spirit, who should they find at the scene but the elusive Rikka Sakuragawa! Though the trio agree to cooperate on the case, Kotoko can’t help but wonder what Rikka may have in store...

A fantasy/mystery series with a unique Japanese flavor perfect for fans of Noragami: Stray God and Tokyo Ghoul.Ages 16+A DESPERATE COUNTERATTACK Kotoko teeters on the edge of defeat after having unearthed Rikka's plan to make the spectres lose faith in her as their Goddess of Wisdom, but there may still be time to salvage the situation. It all hinges on whether or not she can craft the perfect lie to deter any further investigation of the murder in the mountains and succeed in pacifying the vengeful giraffe spirit! Meanwhile, it seems like Rikka has no intention of disappearing again, so what could she be scheming now...?

A fantasy/mystery series with a unique Japanese flavor perfect for fans of Noragami: Stray God and Tokyo Ghoul. Ages 16+Mysterious ChillsThe case of the grisly giraffe is f inally closed. Rikka emerges victorious, but will Kotoko’s defeat truly change where Kurô’s heart lies? Meanwhile, a high school friend seeks Kotoko’s expertise to resolve a centuries-old family enigma involving their sword-fighting legacy—and an eerie snow woman. Can Kotoko cut through history—and ghosts of the past—to solve a mystery of generations?

A fantasy/mystery series with a unique Japanese flavor perfect for fans of Noragami: Stray God and Tokyo Ghoul. Ages 16+Kotoko delves into a historic Edo era mystery when a high school friend consults her about his family’s possible connection to yôkai. According to legend, a samurai named Shirokura Hanbei battles and slays a yuki-onna in the mountains. Hanbei is later suddenly killed under eerie circumstances, and there are two suspects: himself, or the yuki-onna. Confronted between the choice to tell the truth or to lie, how will Kotoko present the evidence? The spine-chilling “To Slay a Snow Woman” mystery continues…

A fantasy/mystery series with a unique Japanese flavor perfect for fans of Noragami: Stray God and Tokyo Ghoul. Ages 16+The AI PhenomenonKotoko’s nemesis Rikka is back, and it’s a battle between artificial intelligence and the Goddess of Wisdom. Rikka develops Mecha Kotoko: an advanced technological machine programmed to mimic yōkai supernatural powers. The doppelganger outrages Kotoko, but fools the real yōkai. Up against a seemingly all-knowing artificial version of herself, can Kotoko still emerge as the superior sleuth? A plethora of mysteries awaits in this collection of suspenseful short stories!

A fantasy/mystery series with a unique Japanese flavor perfect for fans of Noragami: Stray God and Tokyo Ghoul.Ages 16+Both touched by spirits called yokai, Kotoko and Kuro have gained unique superhuman powers. But to gain her powers Kotoko has given up an eye and a leg, and Kuro's personal life is in shambles. So when Kotoko suggests they team up to deal with renegades from the spirit world, Kuro doesn't have many other choices, but Kotoko might just have a few ulterior motives...

A fantasy/mystery series with a unique Japanese flavor perfect for fans of Noragami: Stray God and Tokyo Ghoul. Ages 16+Means, Motive, and OpportunityThe deeper Kotoko delves into the Tobishima family murder, the murkier the circumstances become. Ryūko Tobishima, the matriarch and widow behind the black veil, emerges as a possible suspect after her late husband’s extramarital affair is discovered. Her son and granddaughter are astounded, but they can’t deny the evidence presented by Kotoko. Will the family finally receive a dignified closure—or will they live with a legacy steeped in shame?