In H. A. Bryant's captivating new novel, renowned investigator and former kickboxer Matt Kelly seeks solace in Nagoya after leaving Tokyo. His has a new girlfriend Mitsuko who manages a local dress shop. A distressed mother, Mrs. Nishimoto, beseeches Kelly to find her missing daughter, thrusting him into a perilous pursuit filled with deception. Kelly searches across locations like Inuyama and Hakusanbora several miles from Nagoya. Later Kelly ends up in Joshidai Koji in the Sakae district of Nagoya. He even seeks help in Tokyo. As he probes deeper, he uncovers corruption beyond the yakuza and realizes he's up against formidable foes. With Tokyo help - an ex-lawyer and a sharp investigator - he races against time through Japan's diverse landscapes, piecing together a puzzling web while navigating societal intricacies. The investigation reveals a sinister truth beyond appearances, raising the stakes for Matt's quest for justice amidst a treacherous power play.