Crossfire - Softcover

Miyabe, Miyuki; Isozak, Anna Isozak

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ISBN 10: 4770030681 ISBN 13: 9784770030689

Verlag: Kodansha International Ltd, 2007

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"This provocative paranormal police procedural. . . .keeps the reader turning pages right up to the breathtaking climax." Publishers Weekly"As it unfolds in a brisk, straightforward style reminiscent of a graphic novel or episodic video game, [Crossfire] throws off lots of fun sparks and even finds time for some pyrokinesis and a tragic romance." Booklist"ELwill be a big hit with fans of Stephen King and John Connolly alike." Bookpage"[MIYUKI MIYABE] is a master of small gestures, the precise geometry of meaning as it moves between people. . .a subtle observer of a country on the cusp. Her American readers can only hope for more chances to see through her eyes."The Los Angeles TimesOn Shadow Family: "EL the theatrically constructed plot is soon swirling with the naked emotions of unattached, deeply unhappy people eager to express their yearnings for an idealized family life no longer possible in the fractured social structure of modern-day JapanEL." The New York Times Book Review"ELa smartly observant police proceduralEL both a suspenseful murder mystery and an astute running commentary on the parallel cyberworld inside which millions of people now spend so much of their time." The Washington Post Book World"The [Ruth] Rendell comparison is particularly apt: Shadow Family starts like one of her Inspector Wexford police stories and then slides gradually into the kind of dark psychological mystery she often writes. . .Miyabe blends her two styles with impressive ease as the answers and villains are revealed." Chicago Tribune"Miyabe expertly manipulates mood and pace as the action builds to a house-of-mirrors-like interview that slowly reveals the killers surprising identity. . . . [a] satisfying read." Publishers Weekly"A clever puzzle whose commentary on the fragility and reinvention of families gives it a special edge." Kirkus Reviews"Offers a fascinating look This provocative paranormal police procedural. . . .keeps the reader turning pages right up to the breathtaking climax. -- Publishers Weekly As it unfolds in a brisk, straightforward style reminiscent of a graphic novel or episodic video game, [Crossfire] throws off lots of fun sparks and even finds time for some pyrokinesis and a tragic romance. Booklist . . . will be a big hit with fans of Stephen King and John Connolly alike. -- Bookpage [MIYUKI MIYABE] is a master of small gestures, the precise geometry of meaning as it moves between people. . .a subtle observer of a country on the cusp. Her American readers can only hope for more chances to see through her eyes. The Los Angeles Times On Shadow Family: . . . the theatrically constructed plot is soon swirling with the naked emotions of unattached, deeply unhappy people eager to express their yearnings for an idealized family life no longer possible in the fractured social structure of modern-day Japan . . . . The New York Times Book Review . . .a smartly observant police procedural. . . both a suspenseful murder mystery and an astute running commentary on the parallel cyberworld inside which millions of people now spend so much of their time. -- The Washington Post Book World The [Ruth] Rendell comparison is particularly apt: Shadow Family starts like one of her Inspector Wexford police stories and then slides gradually into the kind of dark psychological mystery she often writes. . .Miyabe blends her two styles with impressive ease as the answers and villains are revealed. Chicago Tribune Miyabe expertly manipulates mood and pace as the action builds to a house-of-mirrors-like interview thatslowly reveals the killers surprising identity. . . . [a] satisfying read. Publishers Weekly A clever puzzle whose commentary on the fragility and reinvention of families gives it a special edge. Kirkus Reviews Offers a fascinating look at the dark side of the Internet. -- Booklist Shadow Family has all the breathless immediacy of a courtroom drama. Pages On All She Was Worth Beautifully fashioned. . .enormously compelling. . .combining expert pacing and psychological nuance to ultimately haunting effect. Publishers Weekly (starred review) An artful blending of puzzle-solving and social commentary. The Washington Post Book World This provocative paranormal police procedural. . . .keeps the reader turning pages right up to the breathtaking climax. -- Publishers WeeklyAs it unfolds in a brisk, straightforward style reminiscent of a graphic novel or episodic video game, [Crossfire] throws off lots of fun sparks and even finds time for some pyrokinesis and a tragic romance. Booklist. . . will be a big hit with fans of Stephen King and John Connolly alike. -- Bookpage[MIYUKI MIYABE] is a master of small gestures, the precise geometry of meaning as it moves between people. . .a subtle observer of a country on the cusp. Her American readers can only hope for more chances to see through her eyes. The Los Angeles TimesOn Shadow Family: . . . the theatrically constructed plot is soon swirling with the naked emotions of unattached, deeply unhappy people eager to express their yearnings for an idealized family life no longer possible in the fractured social structure of modern-day Japan . . . . The New York Times Book Review. . .a smartly observant police procedural. . . both a suspenseful murder mystery and an astute running commentary on the parallel cyberworld inside which millions of people now spend so much of their time. -- The Washington Post Book WorldThe [Ruth] Rendell comparison is particularly apt: Shadow Family starts like one of her Inspector Wexford police stories and then slides gradually into the kind of dark psychological mystery she often writes. . .Miyabe blends her two styles with impressive ease as the answers and villains arerevealed. Chicago TribuneMiyabe expertly manipulates mood and pace as theaction builds to a house-of-mirrors-like interview that slowly reveals the killers surprising identity. . . . [a] satisfying read. Publishers WeeklyA clever puzzle whose commentary on the fragility and reinvention of families gives it a special edge. Kirkus ReviewsOffers a fascinating look at the dark side of the Internet. -- BooklistShadow Family has all the breathless immediacy of a courtroom drama. PagesOn All She Was Worth Beautifully fashioned. . .enormously compelling. . .combining expert pacing and psychological nuance to ultimately haunting effect. Publishers Weekly (starred review)An artful blending of puzzle-solving and social commentary. The Washington Post Book World This provocative paranormal police procedural. . . .keeps the reader turning pages right up to the breathtaking climax. -- Publishers Weekly As it unfolds in a brisk, straightforward style reminiscent of a graphic novel or episodic video game, [Crossfire] throws off lots of fun sparks and even finds time for some pyrokinesis and a tragic romance. Booklist . . . will be a big hit with fans of Stephen King and John Connolly alike. -- Bookpage [MIYUKI MIYABE] is a master of small gestures, the precise geometry of meaning as it moves between people. . .a subtle observer of a country on the cusp. Her American readers can only hope for more chances to see through her eyes. The Los Angeles Times On Shadow Family: . . . the theatrically constructed plot is soon swirling with the naked emotions of unattached, deeply unhappy people eager to express their yearnings for an idealized family life no longer possible in the fractured social structure of modern-day Japan . . . . The New York Times Book Review . . .a smartly observant police procedural. . . both a suspenseful murder mystery and an astute running commentary on the parallel cyberworld inside which millions of people now spend so much of their time. -- The Washington Post Book World The [Ruth] Rendell comparison is particularly apt: Shadow Family starts like one of her Inspector Wexford police stories and then slides gradually into the kind of dark psychological mystery she often writes. . .Miyabe blends her two styles with impressive ease as the answers and villains are revealed. Chicago Tribune Miyabe expertly manipulates mood and pace as theaction builds to a house-of-mirrors-like interview that slowly reveals the killers surprising identity. . . . [a] satisfying read. Publishers Weekly A clever puzzle whose commentary on the fragility and reinvention of families gives it a special edge. Kirkus Reviews Offers a fascinating look at the dark side of the Internet. -- Booklist Shadow Family has all the breathless immediacy of a courtroom drama. Pages On All She Was Worth Beautifully fashioned. . .enormously compelling. . .combining expert pacing and psychological nuance to ultimately haunting effect. Publishers Weekly (starred review) An artful blending of puzzle-solving and social commentary. The Washington Post Book World This provocative paranormal police procedural. . . .keeps the reader turning pages right up to the breathtaking climax. -- Publishers WeeklyAs it unfolds in a brisk, straightforward style reminiscent of a graphic novel or episodic video game, [Crossfire] throws off lots of fun sparks and even finds time for some pyrokinesis and a tragic romance. Booklist. . . will be a big hit with fans of Stephen King and John Connolly alike. -- Bookpage[MIYUKI MIYABE] is a master of small gestures, the precise geometry of meaning as it moves between people. . .a subtle observer of a country on the cusp. Her American readers can only hope for more chances to see through her eyes. The Los Angeles TimesOn Shadow Family: . . . the theatrically constructed plot is soon swirling with the naked emotions of unattached, deeply unhappy people eager to express their yearnings for an idealized family life no longer possible in the fractured social structure of modern-day Japan . . . . The New York Times Book Review. . .a smartly observant police procedural. . . both a suspenseful murder mystery and an astute running commentary on the parallel cyberworld inside which millions of people now spend so much of their time. -- The Washington Post Book WorldThe [Ruth] Rendell comparison is particularly apt: Shadow Family starts like one of her Inspector Wexford police stories and then slides gradually into the kind of dark psychological mystery she often writes. . .Miyabe blends her two styles with impressive ease as the answers and villains arerevealed. Chicago TribuneMiyabe expertly manipulates mood and pace as the action builds to a house-of-mirrors-like interview that slowlyreveals the killers surprising identity. . . . [a] satisfying read. Publishers WeeklyA clever puzzle whose commentary on the fragility and reinvention of families gives it a special edge. Kirkus ReviewsOffers a fascinating look at the dark side of the Internet. -- BooklistShadow Family has all the breathless immediacy of a courtroom drama. PagesOn All She Was Worth Beautifully fashioned. . .enormously compelling. . .combining expert pacing and psychological nuance to ultimately haunting effect. Publishers Weekly (starred review)An artful blending of puzzle-solving and social commentary. The Washington Post Book World

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Young, pretty Junko Aoki has an extraordinary ability she can start fires through sheer force of will. When she begins using her gift of pyrokinesis to take the law into her own hands and punish violent criminals, her executions attract the attention of two very different groups: the Guardians, a secretive vigilante organization that tries to recruit her, and the arson squad of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. Soon the police are on Junkos trail, most notably Detective Chikako Ishizu, a rationalist who must come to terms with the existence of paranormal forces. As

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• Verlag: Kodansha International Ltd
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• ISBN 10: 4770030681
• ISBN 13: 9784770030689
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 416