The Fine Art of Uncanny Prediction

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In the second installment featuring private investigator Umiko Wada and the Kodaka Detective Agency, Wada finds herself navigating the complexities of her new role after the mysterious death of her former boss, Kazuto Kodaka. Determined to avoid a similar fate, she selects her cases with caution. When a businessman enlists her help to locate his estranged son, Wada expects a straightforward task. However, she quickly discovers that the simplest cases often hide intricate layers. As she delves into the assignment, she becomes entangled in a conspiracy linked to a twenty-seven-year-old investigation by her late employer and the tumultuous final days of World War II. Wada's pursuit of the truth reveals a dizzying network of connections that someone is desperate to keep hidden. As she digs deeper, the stakes rise, placing her loved ones in jeopardy and drawing the attention of one of Tokyo's most powerful figures, who will stop at nothing to maintain his grip on power. The narrative unfolds over seventy years, delivering a thrilling journey filled with unexpected twists and turns that keep readers guessing until the very end.