Richard Lloyd Parry
Richard Lloyd Parry is a British author and journalist known for his in-depth reporting and literary non-fiction. He has been the Asia Editor and Tokyo Bureau Chief for The Times (London) and has written extensively on East Asian affairs, including crime, politics, and natural disasters. His notable works include 'People Who Eat Darkness', a true crime story about a young British woman who vanished in Tokyo, and 'Ghosts of the Tsunami', which covers the 2011 Japanese tsunami and its aftermath.
Books
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1. People Who Eat Darkness
This book is a gripping true-crime narrative that delves into the mysterious disappearance of a young British woman in Tokyo. The investigation unfolds into a harrowing journey through Japan's shadowy underworld, exposing the cultural and legal intricacies that complicated the search and captivated a nation. The author meticulously reconstructs the events leading up to the disappearance, the intense investigation that followed, and the eventual arrest and trial of the suspect. Through interviews, court documents, and a deep understanding of Japanese society, the narrative not only tells the story of a tragic loss but also explores themes of justice, obsession, and the impact of crime on families and communities.
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