Suspense

From the back cover: Tenma is hot on Johan's trail and he's more determined than ever. Now in top physical condition and armed with a high-performance sniper rifle, has Tenma acquired the keen hunter's edge necessary to bag his prey? Or will his physician's instincts prevent him from carrying out his dreaded task? Review: The first and last chapters were the best in this … [Read more...] about Monster 8 by Naoki Urasawa: A-

From the back cover: When Johan works his way into the inner circle of powerful financier Hans Schuwald, things get dicey for Richard Brown, a private detective hired to find Schuwald's long-lost son. As Richard edges closer to a horrifying truth, his path clashes with Johan's hidden agenda—and his unfortunate fate is all but sealed. Review: I'd say the back cover blurb was … [Read more...] about Monster 7 by Naoki Urasawa: A-

From the back cover: Tenma's former fiancée Eva Heinneman's life has gone downhill since the death of her father and her breakup with Tenma. Now she's involved with a menacing man with a shady past and a mysterious connection to Johan. Meanwhile, Johan has worked his way into the graces of a powerful but lonely old financier. Could Johan be targeting this man for more than just … [Read more...] about Monster 6 by Naoki Urasawa: B+

From the back cover: Suspecting that Johan suffers from a multiple personality disorder, Dr. Tenma calls upon expert criminal psychologist Rudy Gillen to help him in his campaign to stop Johan. But will Dr. Gillen come to the same conclusion as the authorities—that Tenma is the killer with the split personality? Review: Wow, this volume is really good! I'm sure I could spend … [Read more...] about Monster 5 by Naoki Urasawa: A

From the back cover: Johan is a cold and calculating killer with a mysterious past, and brilliant Dr. Kenzo Tenma is the only one who can stop him! Conspiracy and serial murder open the door to a compelling, intricately woven plot in this masterpiece manga thriller. As Tenma uncovers more about the infamous 511 Kinderheim orphanage, Johan's twin sister Anna sets out on her own … [Read more...] about Monster 4 by Naoki Urasawa: B+