Murciélago, Vol. 22


Book Description

Celine Argente, an internationally wanted perfumer adept in the art of poisoning, has entered Japan with a group of conspirators, and among them is a former member of the Metropolitan Police Department. The aims of these six criminals—as well as their employer’s identity—are shrouded in mystery, but with a little help from the FBI, Kuroko just might be able to track them down! As her investigation begins, an invisible poison creeps through the streets of Ruruie...




Murciélago, Vol. 1


Book Description

Mass murderers may not have much by way of careeer skills, but Kuroko Koumori seems to have landed her dream job as a hitwoman for the Tokyo police! A license to kill other killers? That's some serious job satisfaction, right there!




Murciélago, Vol. 12


Book Description

A mysterious killer has left a trail of dead swordsmen in their wake, and the grisly corpses hint at a fiend possessed. A chance to confront the culprit presents itself, but Kuroko finds herself in unfamiliar territory-when, for the first time, an opponent completely outclasses her in combat! In order to win (or even survive) against this unparalleled swordsman, Kuroko's going to need an ace up her sleeve, and her answer is...movie magic?!




Murciélago, Vol. 16


Book Description

The identity of Comedy Writer continues to confound the police, but Kuroko believes she's got her man! After thwarting his "performance," she corners him to deliver an ultimatum! Could this aggressive approach be a bridge too far? Meanwhile, another suspicious individual is out and about, and Hinako's not going to let him get away! But there's no telling what he'll do to keep his secret hidden from prying eyes...




Murciélago, Vol. 9


Book Description

Higaki, of the Sakura Pruning Group, was forged in the fires of war and fueled by a passion for revolution. Now an old man, he's engaged in a life-and-death battle with Kuroko in order to achieve his ultimate goal. But is Higaki animated by a desire to conquer Japan or by something more personal? The secrets of the Sakura Pruning Group reach far and wide-even right into Hinako's past!




Murciélago


Book Description

When an inmate escapes from prison and declares war on the police, it's up to Kuroko to stop him. After several Diet members are slaughtered, Kuroko manages to find the killer's hideout, but the terror continues...




Murciélago, Vol. 15


Book Description

With two seemingly unrelated cases to deal with, the police have their work cut out for them. People are finding themselves bound and dangling from advertising balloons, and in another incident, a knife was thrown into the eye of a circus troupe member. Yet it seems as though all involved in both incidents have had their memories erased, and that can't be a mere coincidence...




Murciélago, Vol. 6


Book Description

Now under Kuroko's care, Rinko has just transferred to Hinako's school, and things are already off to a bad start! A sudden explosion rocks the school, and Kuroko is called in to catch the one responsible for the attack. But before she can get started, the culprit turns herself in voluntarily! Is this girl really the bomber, or is there something even more sinister behind the scenes...?




Murciélago, Vol. 21


Book Description

As members of the wealthy Yamatsukami family continue to drop like flies, Hinako, Chiyo, and Narumi stumble upon a field of roses blooming deep in the mountains. Strangely, the flowers bear a striking resemblance to those grown by the Virginal Rose cult, and Kuroko suspects the worst. As Narumi and company explore the area, they come across a collapsed woman...but is she friend or foe? Mysteries abound as the curtain falls on the tale of the Yamatsukami family!




Murciélago, Vol. 2


Book Description

A rich old man has transformed his mansion into a twisted and deadly fun house. His goal: to make a sport of slaughtering Japan's criminal population! Can Kuroko Koumori, psychotic murderer-turned-hired gun for the police, manage to escape? Or will she be taken out by the most perilous of foes--a personal maid with a penchant for dismemberment?