The Tokyo Zodiac Murders

In 1936, a bizarre and gruesome murder sends shockwaves through Japan. Acclaimed artist Heikichi Umezawa is found dead in his locked studio, his diary detailing a macabre astrological plot to murder and dismember six women, each linked to his family through the zodiac, to create the perfect 'Azoth' based on alchemical principles. Shortly after his death, his chilling plan appears to be executed, with six women found brutally murdered across the country, seemingly fulfilling the artist's posthumous desire. Decades later, the cold case remains an enigma, baffling investigators and captivating the public. Enter Kiyoshi Mitarai, an eccentric astrologer and amateur detective, who, along with his illustrator companion Kazumi Ishioka, delves into the labyrinthine details of the Tokyo Zodiac Murders. Their investigation unearths a trail of clues, misdirection, and ingenious deception that challenges conventional logic, leading them on a cross-country quest to uncover a truth far more shocking and intricate than anyone could have imagined. Can you decipher the artist's twisted legacy before Kiyoshi Mitarai unveils the solution?