When 6-year-old Kudo Shinichi's mom, Kudo Yukiko, had a friend on Broadway who needed some extras to do an upcoming musical production, he drags the reluctant Kudo Ranran over.
As the grand stage is set and rehearsals commence, the innocent foray into the world of showbiz takes a chilling turn as a string of mysterious deaths ensues, each victim seemingly connected to the leading star of the musical. Shadows of doubt and fear cast a pall over the cast and crew, as they realize they are entangled in a deadly web spun by an unknown assailant.
Amidst the dazzling costumes and enchanting melodies, uncovers a dark underbelly of jealousy, ambition, and desperation.
With each clue pointing towards the musical's leading star as the prime target, Tantei Association must race against time to expose the killer and put an end to the macabre show that threatens to claim more lives.
Behind the vibrant curtains and applause lies a sinister secret, shrouded in the desire for fame and the thirst for power. As the final act draws near, the fate of the musical production hangs in the balance, will the killer be exposed beneath the spotlight?
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When Jane Madarang's neighbor Natalie kills herself and leaves behind cryptic instructions, it's up to Jane and her classmates to unearth deadly secrets.
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Natalie Driscoll is dead.
She threw herself out a window and left her neighbor Jane to unravel their town's darkest secrets. Following Natalie's instructions leads Jane to three other high school students who all have something to hide. The four of them must carry out Natalie's final errand while solving the mysteries written in her diary. But the secrets they unearth may be far more dangerous than what they ever imagined.
Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of suicide, violence and murder that may be triggering for some readers.
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