The Red Collar by M. Kato introduces Chief Inspector Hayashi Teruo, a demanding Tokyo homicide detective whose career is on the line if his latest partner transfer fails. Miyazaki Shinji, eager to leave his past in Hiroshima behind, brings an unusual…
The Red Collar by M. Kato introduces Chief Inspector Hayashi Teruo, a demanding Tokyo homicide detective whose career is on the line if his latest partner transfer fails. Miyazaki Shinji, eager to leave his past in Hiroshima behind, brings an unusual advantage to the Tokyo MPD: he can communicate with the ghosts of murder victims, giving their new cases a distinctly paranormal edge. Their first investigation together centers on a series of killings linked by a weapon resembling a dog’s collar, drawing them into a complex pattern of crime, secrets, and restless spirits. As professional respect turns into an intense romantic and sexual relationship between these two men, hidden truths and Shinji’s evasions threaten both their work as detectives and their fragile bond.
The Red Collar by M. Kato introduces Chief Inspector Hayashi Teruo, a demanding Tokyo homicide detective whose career is on the line if his latest partner transfer fails. Miyazaki Shinji, eager to leave his past in Hiroshima behind, brings an unusual…
The Red Collar by M. Kato introduces Chief Inspector Hayashi Teruo, a demanding Tokyo homicide detective whose career is on the line if his latest partner transfer fails. Miyazaki Shinji, eager to leave his past in Hiroshima behind, brings an unusual advantage to the Tokyo MPD: he can communicate with the ghosts of murder victims, giving their new cases a distinctly paranormal edge. Their first investigation together centers on a series of killings linked by a weapon resembling a dog’s collar, drawing them into a complex pattern of crime, secrets, and restless spirits. As professional respect turns into an intense romantic and sexual relationship between these two men, hidden truths and Shinji’s evasions threaten both their work as detectives and their fragile bond.
No Souls on the River by M. Kato continues the story of homicide detective Hayashi Teruo and his partner Miyazaki Shinji, who must balance a secret romantic relationship with their work at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. While they investig…
No Souls on the River by M. Kato continues the story of homicide detective Hayashi Teruo and his partner Miyazaki Shinji, who must balance a secret romantic relationship with their work at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. While they investigate a brutal new murder that echoes an old case from Shinji’s past in Hiroshima, the paranormal side of Shinji’s life unravels as souls vanish from the Sanzu River and he becomes a suspect among the shinigami. The arrival of Shinji’s ex in Tokyo forces buried history into the open, intensifying both the mystery and the strain on their bond. Blending gay paranormal romance with police procedural and crime investigation, this second book in the series offers a steamy, mature story with a resolved, happy ending.
Violets and Violence by M. Kato continues the paranormal gay detective series with the reappearance of the so-called Violet Killer on the streets of Tokyo, forcing homicide detective Hayashi Teruo to revisit the unsolved case that defined his early c…
Violets and Violence by M. Kato continues the paranormal gay detective series with the reappearance of the so-called Violet Killer on the streets of Tokyo, forcing homicide detective Hayashi Teruo to revisit the unsolved case that defined his early career and nearly cost his partner Megumi’s life. While Teruo pursues the serial killer, Miyazaki Shinji struggles with a hostile coworker intent on exposing their relationship, pushing him toward a choice that strains both their romance and their professional futures. As job loss and public outing loom, Teruo uncovers the truth behind his unusual healing abilities, revealing a family secret that binds him and Shinji in an unexpected way. This third book blends crime investigation, ghosts, and high-heat LGBT romance, and is intended for adult readers familiar with the earlier volumes.
A Taste of Poison by M. Kato continues the story of homicide detectives Hayashi Teruo and Miyazaki Shinji as their paranormal bond becomes a matter of life and death. With the wards protecting Teruo’s soul failing, Shinji returns to Hiroshima to unco…
A Taste of Poison by M. Kato continues the story of homicide detectives Hayashi Teruo and Miyazaki Shinji as their paranormal bond becomes a matter of life and death. With the wards protecting Teruo’s soul failing, Shinji returns to Hiroshima to uncover his mother’s hidden history, confronting estranged grandparents and long-buried secrets that may hold the key to saving him. Meanwhile in Tokyo, Teruo investigates a series of four murders linked by an unsettling crime scene, only to find that the supernatural authorities of the Onmyōryō are obstructing Shinji’s efforts and concealing the true scale of the threat. Blending gay romance, urban fantasy, and detective mystery, the novel follows the pair as they weigh a dangerous bargain with the very organization they have long avoided.
