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Bodacious! - Book 1 Three Realms
PG-13, R
This is a rare novel that uses 'Go logic' as the basis for its reasoning. A genius prodigy and a retired detective meet while playing Go and, through a series of events, become partners in solving cases. The former detective learns the details of a series of murders from his students at the police academy and is determined to pursue the most mysterious serial killer in Taiwan's history, known as 'The Man of the Three Realms Fire.'
《童探Bodacious！：三界火宅》©提子墨Tymo Lin／台灣角川
Information
Publisher
KADOKAWA TAIWAN CORPORATION
Publication Date
May, 2024
Volume/ Episode/ Chapter
1 (END)
Format
147x210mm/ 288 pages/ paperback
ISBN
978-626-37-8986-9
Introduction
In mid-summer Taipei, three murders occurred in quick succession, with the charred bodies bearing the embossed golden words "The Buddha has left; the three realms are a house of fire" on their chests. This series of murders has been dubbed the "Three Realms House of Fire Serial Murder Case" online. Genius child Tong Qijie from Mensa International and retired detective Colin De, who bond over their shared interest in chess, are determined to track down this serial killer!
Selling Points
(1) Recommended by world-renowned crime writers Martin Edwards, Rob Dugoni, Judy Penz Sheluk, Gary Disher, Karen Rose, and Ji Qing
(2) Do you believe that "serial killers" can be inherited? Is it a matter of genetics or chance that makes them natural-born killers?
(3) After its release, the book quickly topped the bestseller list on Books.com and sold its overseas rights just one month later!
(2) Do you believe that "serial killers" can be inherited? Is it a matter of genetics or chance that makes them natural-born killers?
(3) After its release, the book quickly topped the bestseller list on Books.com and sold its overseas rights just one month later!
Awards& Ranking
(1) May 2024 - Ranked second on the Books.com Literary Fiction New Releases List
(2) May 2024 - Ranked fifth on the Books.com Weekly Bestseller List
(3) May 2024 - Ranked first on the Books.com Chinese Book Real-Time List
(4) KadoKado Bestsellers Daily/Weekly List - Ranked first
(2) May 2024 - Ranked fifth on the Books.com Weekly Bestseller List
(3) May 2024 - Ranked first on the Books.com Chinese Book Real-Time List
(4) KadoKado Bestsellers Daily/Weekly List - Ranked first
Rights Sold
Chinese (Simplified) / Authorization in Malaysia, Singapore
Author
Tymo Lin(提子墨)
About the Author
The author is a member of the British Crime Writers Association, the Canadian Crime Writers Association, and the Taiwan Crime Writers Association. He was a finalist for the fourth Shimada Soji Mystery Novel Award. In 2018, his book 'Happiness Arrived, Wake Me Up' was featured at the Frankfurt Book Fair, and in 2023, the Thai edition of his work was showcased at the Bangkok Book Fair. Additionally, several of his works have had their rights sold in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Copyright Ownership
KADOKAWA TAIWAN CORPORATION
Copyright Contact
SHEI PEI-FEN (RIGHTS DEPT.)
shei.peifen@kadokawa.com.tw
shei.peifen@kadokawa.com.tw
