A serial killer in Japan is collecting heads. An unlikely pair of journalists try not to lose theirs.

Portland Book Review calls headless by Tristrim Lo, a captivating mystery with just the right touch of paranormal, five stars.

Reader's favorite says it's a delicious blend of murder mystery and horror mixed with Japanese folklore, five stars.

Akyo is a low-level staff photographer at a Tokyo newspaper. When a serial killer starts chopping off heads, he sees a chance to prove himself.

It never occurs to him he'd find himself in the path of a monster.

Masami is a top staff writer on the police seat. She'll stop at nothing to get the scoop on the serial killer. If only Akyo would get out of her way.

As the two struggle to get along, the investigation points toward a local kendo instructor. Is the old mysterious man guilty? Or is there something supernatural going on?

Akyo and Masami soon realize that the price for getting the story may be their own heads.

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We catch up with them as they're approaching the CIA headquarters in London.

Today's episode is dedicated to Angel Acevedo whose generous Patreon support is an enormous help. Enjoy the show.

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