Tales of the Mononoke

In the land of Izanami, four main principles are followed: live by the will of the heart, work with reason, repay good with good, and if you depart this life unjustly, find peace. However, in practice it’s not that simple to carry it out. In Izanami dwell hundreds of spirits thirsting for revenge and breaking sacred rules. These spirits are called mononoke, and nothing frightens more than their appearance in your home. To restore calm, you must pay exorcists—or wait for the mysterious Stranger whose name terrifies spirits. Young lady Kyōko Hakuro, raised in a family of struggling exorcists, intends to restore her family’s good name by surpassing even the Stranger himself. To do that, she must find him and convince him to become her mentor. This is the beginning of a new cycle by Anastasia Gor, “Tales of the Mononoke.” A fantasy detective story set in a world inspired by Japanese myths and legends. Yōkai, onis, and even deities—this colorful adventure follows a fox teacher and his nearly blind student, filled with secrets and dangers. Readers can expect slowly unfolding events, a unique author’s world, and plenty of cats!