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Monsterholic, Vol. 1 (novel)

By Ghost Mikawa and Jennifer Ward and Rag Miwano
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This is the Masked Ballroom: a place where people revert to beasts, let go of reason, and revel in freedom and anonymity. Here, with the help of a monster supplement, anyone can transform into beasts and do as they please. It's the only government-approved slum, where... Read More
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The Masked Ballroom is where people revert to being primal beasts, let go of reason, and revel in freedom and anonymity, and where Reiji, a young vampire and real monster--alongside his werewolf partner Tsuki--takes on the task of keeping the supernatural streets clean.

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This is the Masked Ballroom: a place where people revert to beasts, let go of reason, and revel in freedom and anonymity. Here, with the help of a monster supplement, anyone can transform into beasts and do as they please. It's the only government-approved slum, where people can forget the suffocating atmosphere of the surveillance state.

It's in this city where Reiji, a young vampire and a real monster, alongside his werewolf partner Tsuki, take on the task of keeping the streets clean. They search for centaurs who have committed hit-and-runs and fight life-and-death battles against the urban legends that manifest. And a meeting with the Medicine Witch will change the fate of Reiji and his friends...

Monsterholic, Vol. 1 (novel) by Ghost Mikawa, Jennifer Ward, Rag Miwano explores these intriguing narratives, blending supernatural elements with thrilling adventure.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798855400397

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 December 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 256

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