The Lipless Man

In this chilling tale, first published in 1930, a young heiress encounters a terrifying creature through a steamy bathhouse window, marking the beginning of her descent into darkness. This fifth full-length novel featuring Akechi Kogoro introduces the boy detective Kobayashi, all set against the backdrop of Edogawa Ranpo's signature exploration of the mysterious and macabre. Known for his focus on themes of sexual perversion and the grotesque, Ranpo's work continues to intrigue readers today, brought to life in this translation by Alexis J. Brown.