Bøger af Ryohgo Narita

The bestselling paranormal action adventure manga series Bleach continues in novel form as an all-new threat arises!

Shibuya is in peril, as the twisted werewolves left behind in the abandoned hospital reveal the hidden truth behind the "Corpse Hunts"! But as the battle reaches a fever pitch, the ensuing chaos threatens to call forth a new disturbance that Polka could never have predicted....

As members of each faction converge on the abandoned "corpse hunting" hospital in Shibuya, all hell breaks loose. Scrambling to escape Higuro's brainwashed Shibuya thugs, Polka heads to the roof to replenish his magic and makes an unexpected ally. Meanwhile, the other Agakuras battle more of the mysterious beasts on the lower levels, threatening to push Yumeji over the edge. All sorts of unsavory eyes are now on (and within) the hospital. Will Polka be able to save his comrades from the dangers to come...?

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Polka and the gang receive an invitation for a corpse hunt from an unlikely duöMajiri Agakura and Lemmings! Investigating mysterious disappearances in a creepy, abandoned hospital? What could go wrong?

The Corpse God makes his final stand against Civil, but he is not alone. Joined by his fallen comrades from the other world, the Corpse God summons a power strong enough to oppose even the formidable might of Sabaramond. However, Civil is merely the product of a greater threat, one whose connections to the other world could destroy what the Corpse God has worked so hard to build in this one!

Izaya pays a surprise visit to Kadota in the hospital, only to be met with a cold reception from Karisawa and Anri. Rather than overstay his welcome, the enigmatic man leaves¿though not before delivering a scathing judgment that sends Anri into a spiral of self-doubt. But Izaya quickly fifinds himself with much bigger problems on his hands as a shocking discovery plunges the media into a frenzy¿Celty¿s decapitated head has been discovered smack-dab in the middle of Ikebukuro!

"Powerful forces--supernatural and otherwise--have converged in the streets of Shinjuku. The police are on the trail of Fire-breathing Bug, who has a vendetta against the Bastard Children of Sabaramond--a group now face to-face with Solitaire! The Corpse God was not the first to arrive from the world beyond, and not all who preceded him shared his desire for peace..."--

The casino party has finally started, and the first day has ended peacefully enough. But there are many fates still to be decided: Melvi, the dealer working with the Runoratas and holding Ennis hostage; Firo, leading the Martillo Family at the party and preparing for Melvi¿s challenge; the Gandor brothers, who are worried about Firo and watching their own backs; Ladd, working alongside the Gandors; Chane, waiting for the chance to fight Ladd again; Nader, fleeing from Chane. As the storm continues to build, what chaos will erupt next¿?

The casino party is finally underway, and everyone involved in the Flying Pussycat and Mist Wall incidents has gathered at the new Ra'Äôs Lance hotel. Is there a shadowy figure pulling the strings behind the scenes, or is it fate? Meanwhile, the Martillo family has been hit by Melvi, the Runorata family'Äôs dealer. Amid the confusion, Firo heads to the casino fueled by anger and determination... And so the gamble begins!

The success of Polka’s fortune-telling business has attracted its share of shady characters. First Solitaire, still seeking to draw out information about Sabaramond, and now a trio of visitors with a menacing aura unlike anything the Corpse God has felt before—in this world, at least.

THE YEAR 1931. As the Flying Pussyfoot races toward New York with a shocking incident transpiring onboard, another ruckus is afoot behind the scenes. As dawn approaches, various factions congregate near the river and wait for the train to cross the bridge. Among them are Lemures standing by for contact from the train, and Jacuzzi’s friends preparing to retrieve the stolen cargo. Meanwhile, an all-girl gang of bandits is plotting a new train robbery, and a young boy has just run away from home. At first glance, they may seem unconnected, but their paths are about to converge into familiar chaos…

Dotachin was the victim of a hit-and-run. So say the latest rumors runningrampantthrough the town of Ikebukuro. And when rumors take on life of theirown, chaos andconfusion rule the roost! Those suspected of the crime, thosewho avenge crime, thosewho exploit crime-ambition and desire spiral out ofcontrol while the mystery of theDotachin incident has yet to beresolved!!

IN A CITY FULL OF PEOPLE, YET FEELING COMPLETELY ALONE... Tucked away in Ikebukuro is a little shop of curios called Sonohara-dou. While there are many intriguing items to be had at this store, one person in particular visits for Saika, the cursed sword in Anri’s possession. Although the visitor leaves empty-handed, Sonohara-dou is broken into in the middle of the night. Was anything stolen? Anri isn’t sure, but Yahiro, Kuon, and Himeka swear to help her out. Meanwhile, busy again as a courier with a mysterious new job, Celty hears about Anri’s problem. She visits the shop out of concern, only to see Akabayashi and a host of other Saika-related people… What is the mystery that lurks behind this sudden rush for control of Saika?!

THE YEAR 1935. Following Huey Laforet’s escape from prison, New York City has been plunged into turmoil— especially at Firo’s casino. Things took a turn for the unexpected when a suspicious visitor from the Runorata Family showed up at the establishment, and now Firo has his hands full with mysteries and problems to solve...Meanwhile, the alchemists begin setting their agenda into motion. Why are they converging on New York? Where will Nader’s path lead him next? What does the assassin Vino have to do with all of this—and whose side is he on?

When the Fire-Breathing BugΓÇÖs minions swarm the police station,Senior Commissioner Habaki makes a break for it-only to run into by a mysteriousman wearing a familiar coat of arms. As the Bastard Children of Sabaramond beginto reveal themselves, it becomes clear that the connections between the world ofthe Corpse God and Shinjuku are even more tangled than anyone could haveimagined.

Love and hate are two sides of the same coin.A year and a half has passed since the end of the Dollars, and now a series of assaults has the streets in a frenzy. The culprit? Someone cosplaying a character from an anime set in Ikebukuro! Meanwhile, Yahiro’s group has started solving local squabbles under the moniker “Snake Hands.” Their latest clients are Yumasaki and Karisawa, who want them to find the costumed assailant. This string of incidents also reminds the Headless Rider of the terror wrought by a certain slasher not too long ago… When people become consumed by their own obsessions, are extreme fans and extreme haters really all that different? Ikebukuro is about to find out!

A year and a half after the end of the Dollars, things are heating up inIkebukuroagain. Between the Headless RiderΓÇÖs return amid rumors ofkidnappings, and the Rairafreshman who can go toe-to-toe with ShizuoHeiwajima, itΓÇÖs never a dull moment inthe city!

The year 1711. The momentous voyage of the Advena Avis to the New World isnear,and each passenger is boarding for their own reasons. Whether drivenbydetermination, ambition, curiosity, or simply someone more powerful, thealchemistsand pioneers are not motivated by anything so simple as fate. Andat the center ofthe storm is Huey Laforet...

Polka’s “low profile”—such as it is—takes a hit when his explosive battle with Solitaire and Lemmings goes viral and attracts the attention of a young gossip reporter. The group is compromised further when two new arrivals, who have connections to—and beef with—Xiaoyu and Takumi, start stirring up trouble. The shadows of the past have converged in Shibuya, and the Corpse God is right at the center of it all!

The year 1932. Legend tells of a murderer who sent fear throughout New Yorkcity that rainy summer-Icepick Thompson. While the rumors spread through theDaily Days, police suspicion turns on Graham Specter and his band ofne''er-do-wells. Meanwhile, Elmer is quickly swept up in the incident during avisit to New York, and the Gandors can''t avoid involvement after one of theirassociates is killed...

In the sequel series to the urban fantasy Durarara!!, Yahiro Mizuchi hascome to Tokyo in the hopes of starting a new life (and maybe seeing the HeadlessRider), but the famous Dullahan hasn't been seen in half a year-and neither hasanyone who's gone to find her!

THE YEAR 1707 was the start of it all, when Maiza introduced playwright Jean-Pierre to an alchemist named Fermet who, in turn, introduced Maiza to the studyof alchemy. Two years later, Huey finds himself opening his heart more than heever expected to Elmer and Monica about his troubled past. The relative peace isinterrupted, though, by the arrival of an aristocratic envoy who claims to be searchingfor a criminal. Meanwhile, a series of new plays written by Jean-Pierre threatensto expose secrets the Mask Makers would rather have kept hidden forever...

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The year 1931. The Flying Pussyfoot incident is over, but it's still making waves. Where did it start? When Chané carved her message on the roof of the transcontinental express? When Graham's idol Ladd fell from the train? When immortals chose to climb aboard? Or was it due to Chané's unusual friendship with the delinquents? Whatever the case may be, Claire has taken Chané's message to heart and plans to scour the city until he finds her. What kinds of sparks will fly when these two meet?

Solitaire's latest stunt-filling the sky over Tokyo with a fleet of dirigibles-has the whole town talking, but no one is as shocked as Polka. Emblazoned across each airship is the emblem of the empire he served in his previous life. Could other vestiges of that world be crossing over into this one? However dear to him, the symbol of his homeland has apparently taken on a new meaning, and his connection to it places Polka in the thick of the conflict between Solitaire, the police, and a whole band of dangerous troublemakers! So much for a peaceful life!!