About the book
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A master criminal and a master detective are locked in battle. Who will win?
They call her the 'Dark Angel'. Queen of Tokyo's underworld, Mme Midorikawa is famed for her beauty, her jewels and the tattoo of a black lizard on her arm. Crime is so easy for her that she warns her victims in advance. When a wealthy jewel merchant receives letters saying his precious daughter Sanae is about to be kidnapped, he entrusts the renowned detective Akechi Kogoro to protect her. But he may have met his deadliest adversary yet...
Editions of Black Lizard
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241645826
- EBook
- ISBN 9781802063196
Read an Excerpt
Discover the new Penguin Crime and Espionage series
A master criminal and a master detective are locked in battle. Who will win?
They call her the 'Dark Angel'. Queen of Tokyo's underworld, Mme Midorikawa is famed for her beauty, her jewels and the tattoo of a black lizard on her arm. Crime is so easy for her that she warns her victims in advance. When a wealthy jewel merchant receives letters saying his precious daughter Sanae is about to be kidnapped, he entrusts the renowned detective Akechi Kogoro to protect her. But he may have met his deadliest adversary yet...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Lizard about?
Discover the new Penguin Crime and Espionage series
A master criminal and a master detective are locked in battle. Who will win?
They call her the 'Dark Angel'. Queen of Tokyo's underworld, Mme Midorikawa is famed for her beauty, her jewels and the tattoo of a black lizard on her arm. Crime is so easy for her that she warns her victims in advance. When a wealthy jewel merchant receives letters saying his precious daughter Sanae is about to be kidnapped, he entrusts the renowned detective Akechi Kogoro to protect her. But he may have met his deadliest adversary yet...
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Black Lizard?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Classic crime and mystery fiction
Where can I read a sample of Black Lizard?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241645826
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Black Lizard?
Edogawa Rampo
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Black Lizard is available as paperback(ISBN 9780241645826) and ebook(ISBN 9781802063196)
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