In this final volume of Kamen Tantei, Haruka and Masato's friendship is put to the test as the truth about the mysterious Taro Suzuki is finally revealed! While investigating a murder at a mountain lodge, an argument erupts between our two young detectives--one that proves to have alarming results when each calls to Suzuki for help. Later, it's a time of change as Haruka prepares to start college, leaving Masato behind to run the Mystery Novels Club by himself. But with our duo separated, what future is in store for the Masked Detective?

Matsuri Akino is a master of gothic shoujo, and is the manga-ka for such series as Yokahama Alien, Kamen Tantei (The Masked Detective), Genjyuu no Seiza (Constellation of the Imaginary Beast), and the Elixer series. She's also the creator of Pet Shop of Horrors, which was her first manga translated into English. Pet Shop of Horrors was also made into a critically acclaimed OVA anime series by Madhouse (Vampire Hunter D, Metropolis). ********** Birthday: July 7. Born and raised in Tokyo. Currently lives in Yokohama, but is a Tigers fan [NOTE: The Hanshin Tigers are a team near Kobe, in western Japan FAR from Yokohama and Tokyo.] Previous works: 'Pet Shop of Horrors' and others.