In the shadows of 1930s Japan, where the line between genius and madness blurs, the legend of the Boy Detectives Club continues to captivate and intrigue. In this latest thrilling installment, The Secret of the Strange Castle, readers are once again swept into a world of mystery, deception, and daring adventure.

At the heart of this tale is the elusive and cunning Fiend with Forty Faces, a master of disguise whose crimes are as elaborate as they are nefarious. His latest target: a priceless painting, Rembrandt’s Portrait of Lady S., housed in the private collection of a wealthy businessman. But when the infamous criminal begins to weave his plans to steal the masterpiece, Detective Kogoro Akechi and his loyal assistant, the young and resourceful Kobayashi, must rely on more than just logic to solve the case. With a maze of hidden passages, secret disguises, and an ever-present air of danger, this story is not just a battle of wits—it is a race against time.

The Boy Detectives Club, with their indomitable spirit, take center stage once again, especially their smallest member, Pocket Boy, whose sharp mind and quick thinking prove invaluable as the mystery unfolds. Together with Detective Akechi, they will face terrifying foes, unmask villains, and navigate treacherous twists and turns that test both their courage and intellect.

In The Secret of the Strange Castle, Edogawa Rampo creates a thrilling, atmospheric world that marries classic detective elements with suspenseful horror, all while weaving in his unique sense of eerie adventure. As you turn the pages, be prepared for secrets to unravel, mysteries to be solved, and a story that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

Step inside the world of the Boy Detectives Club—where every mystery is an invitation to uncover the unknown, and every turn leads deeper into the heart of the strange and the uncanny.