Title

Lonely Deaths Lie Thick as Snow

Also known as: Furitsumore Kodoku na Shi yo, 降り積もれ孤独な死よ, A Suffocatingly Lonely Death, 如积雪般的永寂, Una muerte asfixiante y solitaria

by Hajime Inoryu, Shouta Itou

Score from AniList: 72/100releasing

Drama Mystery Thriller More like Lonely Deaths Lie Thick as Snow

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A routine call regarding a burglary at an empty mansion leads cocky young police detective Jin Saeki to a gruesome and shocking discovery. The corpses of 13 children, along with the presence of a strange symbol, spur a manhunt for Juzo Haikawa, the mysterious absentee owner of the house. So begins an investigation (and an obsession) that will take Jin all over Japan and into the darkest recesses of both the past and the human soul. (Source: Kodansha USA)

Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A gripping, grisly mystery in which a cocky young detective's routine burglary call leads him to a gruesome scene, and the investigation's slow reveal keeps the tension sharp.

Pros

Tense, well-paced mystery
A cocky, compelling detective lead

Cons

Grisly scenes can be hard to watch
The series is still releasing

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A routine call regarding a burglary at an empty mansion leads cocky young police detective Jin Saeki to a gruesome and strange scene. That premise is a tense, mystery-driven hook, and the series builds its story on a young detective whose confidence is tested by something he cannot easily explain. The case quickly grows darker than expected.The strength is the mystery. The investigation is carefully paced, and the reveals keep the reader guessing. The cocky lead is engaging, and the tension is well sustained.The weaknesses are clear. The grisly scenes can be hard to watch, and the series is still releasing, so its arc is early. Readers wanting a lighter crime story will not find one here.Recommended for fans of tense, grim detective stories. Expect graphic moments and a steady, gripping ride.