A collection of four novellas: each taking place in 1998, each set in the world of Six Four, and each centring around a mystery and the unfortunate officer tasked with solving it.

SEASON OF SHADOWS
The force could lose face . . . I want you to fix this. Personnel s Futawatari receives a horrifying memo forcing him to investigate the behaviour of a legendary detective with unfinished business.
CRY OF THE EARTH
It s too easy to kill a man with a rumour. Shinto of Internal Affairs receives an anonymous tipoff alleging a Station Chief is visiting the red-light district – a warning he soon learns is a red herring.
BLACK LINES
It was supposed to be her special day. Section Chief Nanao, responsible for the force s 49 female officers, is alarmed to learn her star pupil has not reported for duty, and is believed to be missing.
BRIEFCASE
We need to know what he s going to ask. On the eve of a routine debate, Political Liaison Tsuge learns a wronged politician is preparing his revenge. He must now quickly dig up dirt to silence him.