Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Vol. 17

MONSTER weaves the riveting story of brilliant Dr. Kenzo Tenma a famous surgeon with a promising career at a leading hospital. Tenma risks his reputation and promising career to save the life of a critically wounded young boy. Unbeknownst to him this child is destined for a terrible fate. Conspiracies serial murders and a scathing depiction of the underbelly of hospital politics are all masterfully woven together in this compelling manga thriller. In the little mountain town of Ruhenheim life is simple and peaceful. Neighbors greet each other on the street and the biggest case the local authorities have to worry about is a lost dog. But this bucolic splendor is about to change. Will Tenma Grimmer and Inspector Lunge be able to prevent the massacre Johan is planning for this sleepy village and its unknowing inhabitants? Or will the cobbled streets of Ruhenheim soon run red with innocent blood? MONSTER first appeared in the pages of Shogakukans Big Comic Original manga anthology and weaves the riveting story of brilliant Dr. Kenzo Tenma a famous surgeon with a promising career at a leading hospital. Tenma risks his reputation and promising career to save the life of a critically wounded young boy. Unbeknownst to him this child is destined for a terrible fate. A string of strange and mysterious murders begin to occur soon afterward ones that professionally benefit Dr. Tenma and he emerges as the primary suspect. Conspiracies serial murders and a scathing depiction of the underbelly of hospital politics are all masterfully woven together in this compelling manga thriller.