The 5th Ohyabu Haruhiko Award-winning author Ei Asazawa's latest work, 'Geofence: Koichiro Tsutaya's Investigation Log,' features an 'unconventional' lawyer as its protagonist. Released by Tokuma Shoten! Free preview of the opening (up to P26) now available!

Tokuma Shoten Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Hideyuki Komiya) will release Ei Asazawa's newly written latest work, 'Geofence: Koichiro Tsutaya's Investigation Log' (https://www.tokuma.jp/book/b676376.html), on Wednesday, May 13th. 'Geofence: Koichiro Tsutaya's Investigation Log' (Written by Ei Asazawa) No trials. An 'unconventional' lawyer is born, who solves cases with intellect and footwork, triggered by a wrongful arrest! A groundbreaking lawyer mystery by an Ohyabu Haruhiko Newcomer Award-winning author. - Chapter Introductions - Chapter 1: Twilight Game - - What if your face was used by a criminal? - Onuma was scheduled to depart for Brazil to meet his grandmother. - But he is suddenly arrested on suspicion of abandoning a body. - Tsutaya, suspecting a wrongful arrest, takes on the defense, - And rushes to find evidence to clear the misunderstanding. - Chapter 2: Land Cross - - What if your car was controlled? - Endo, who was speeding recklessly, swerved into oncoming traffic, collided with a motorcycle, and then plunged off a cliff into the sea, dying. - The insurance company suspects suicide. - Tsutaya, questioning why the car was brand new, takes action. - Chapter 3: Geofence - - What is the invisible boundary that corners criminals? - Alberto Yamazaki, one of the gold heist perpetrators, barricaded himself in a nursery school. - His arrested brother screamed that he was unrelated to the gold heist and demanded Tsutaya investigate. - Tsutaya heads to the scene. - Chapter 4: Go Back - - There is a way to completely impersonate someone else. - A son who was supposed to be in Tokyo was hit by a car and died in Otaru City in March. - He seemed to have moved to Otaru in October, but was working part-time in Tokyo until December. - Tsutaya receives an investigation request to find out who actually died. - Author's Comment In modern times, where technology is close at hand, this is a story about Koichiro Tsutaya, a knowledgeable, theoretical, and mystery-loving young lawyer, who acts as an investigator to solve cutting-edge crimes that even police organizations don't notice. In the title work 'Geofence,' he challenges criminals using technology that is right at the readers' fingertips. I would be delighted if you would support Tsutaya. - Author Profile Ei Asazawa Born in 1964. From Osaka City. Won the 5th Ohyabu Haruhiko Newcomer Award for 'Man.' His debut work 'Counterfeit,' which digitized 'Picasso' to create and sell fakes, was featured in various media. This is his second work. - Bibliographic Information Title: Geofence Koichiro Tsutaya's Investigation Log Author: Ei Asazawa Price: 2,200 yen (tax included) Format: 4-6 size, hardcover Pages: 320 pages Release: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 ISBN: 978-4-19-866199-1 [Tokuma Shoten] https://www.tokuma.jp/book/b676376.html [Amazon] https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4198661995/ *This book is a newly written work. - Special Public Release of the Beginning of This Book (up to P26) Up to page 26 of this book is now available on this page. Please feel free to read a trial version. - Introduction to the Author's First Full-Length Work Title: Counterfeit Author: Ei Asazawa Price: 935 yen (tax included) Format: Paperback Pages: 336P Release: October 2025 ISBN: 978-4-19-895054-5 Product Page: [Tokuma Shoten] https://www.tokuma.jp/book/b669187.html [Amazon] https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4198950547/ A thrilling art suspense that risks life itself Create a 'more authentic' Picasso forgery than the real thing! First full-length work by the 5th Ohyabu Haruhiko Newcomer Award winner Highly praised by Satoshi Konno and Hoshino Shu! You can read the beginning of 'Counterfeit' (up to P37) on this page! - Inquiries for media relations regarding this matter [Tokuma Shoten PR Contact] C-Publishing Service Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department pr★c-pub.co.jp (Please change ★ to @ when sending) Keywords: