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Who Killed the Hero?, Vol. 1

By toi8 and Daken and Kim Morrissy
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Mystery meets fantasy in Who Killed the Hero?, a light novel that explores fantasy archetypes, party comradeship, and the truth concealed behind the Hero's death. Read More
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Mystery meets fantasy in Who Killed the Hero?, a light novel that explores fantasy archetypes, party comradeship, and the truth concealed behind the Hero's death.

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ISBN: 9798855408713

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 July 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 209g

Pages: 16

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