The Boneyard Tells No Tales / Yuto Ichikawa

A soldier's body is discovered at an 'airplane boneyard' on an Air Force base in State A of Country U. The mysterious circumstances of the death and suspicions of military aircraft parts being diverted emerge. Major John of the Air Force, driven by a lingering regret from his days as a cadet, unofficially asks Maria, a detective from the Flagstaff Police Department, and ? for help in solving the case. Maria and her team, who take on the request, actually harbor bitter regrets over a case they faced in the past. The mystery of a snowy locked-room murder encountered by high school student ?. The mystery of a crash on a rainy night that Maria challenged during her own high school days. And what is the truth behind the tragedy that occurred in a certain household, which the two partners investigated for the first time? The first short story collection in this highly popular series!

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[Review]
A short story collection depicting the protagonist, female detective Maria, her partner Ren Kujo, and supporting character Air Force Major John Nissen, set before and after the Ayukawa Award-winning 'Jellyfish Won't Freeze.' Since it covers the backgrounds of the characters, it is a must-read for fans of the series. It delves into quite deep psychological territory, adding depth to the body of work. It is good that this series feels stateless, and it is also good that it delves into racial issues. It is solid as a mystery novel, and even though they are short stories, they are enjoyable.