num_pages: 240
description: He killed 2 gangsters for the woman he loves, for Makiko. The sensation of the murder on Koji's hands is still fresh. Now he's running from the police as well as the mob. Unlike your ordinary hero, Koji kidnaps a boy during his getaway. On his trail is "the Old Dog" Detective Takagi. Another unique gem from the master stylist!
language: English
title: City of Refuge
titlecomplete: City of Refuge
genres: Japan, Crime, Noir, Asian Literature, Cultural, Thriller, Japanese Literature, Fiction, Mystery
ratings_count: 105
awards: awardedAt: 378720000000
name: Japan Adventure Fiction Association Prize 日本冒険小説協会大賞特別賞
category: Best Japanese Novel
publisher: Vertical