Based on German National Author Charlotte Link's Original Work, Latest Volume Published! "Detective Kate Linville's Case Files" Premieres Exclusively in Japan on July 5 (Sun)! Original Novel Series to be Sold on Mystery Channel Official Online Store!!

Mystery Channel (AXN Entertainment Inc., Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO: Ryoji Nojima), Japan's only mystery drama specialty channel, will launch a special project to fully enjoy both the drama and novels, commemorating the publication of the latest volume in the "Kate Linville" series (Sogen Mystery Bunko) based on the original work of Charlotte Link, who is also known as the "Empress of German Mystery" and is one of Germany's most successful contemporary authors.

As the third installment of the "Tokyo Sogensha Hour" collaboration programming with mystery publisher "Tokyo Sogensha," the channel will exclusively broadcast "Detective Kate Linville's Case Files" for the first time in Japan on July 5 (Sun).

In addition, starting July 2 (Thu), the original novel "Kate Linville" series (Sogen Mystery Bunko) will be available for purchase on the Mystery Channel official online store. The lineup includes four titles (each with upper and lower volumes) that have been adapted into the current broadcast: "The Abductor," "Innocent," and "A Lonely Night" (*3), along with its prologue, the first installment "Betrayal." Furthermore, as a special bonus exclusively for this store, all purchasers of the original books will receive a Mystery Channel original sticky note, and set sales with original merchandise will also be available.

Please take this opportunity to enjoy the intricate human drama and the twists and turns of the story depicted by the master of psychological mystery on Mystery Channel.

*1 Self-researched (July 1, 2026). As a broadcast service in Japan.

*2 Broadcasting on Mystery Channel in Japan before any other Japanese broadcaster, video streaming service, or DVD/Blu-ray.

*3 "A Lonely Night" is a new publication scheduled for release on July 30 (Thu). Therefore, as of July 2 (Thu), it will be available for pre-order, with regular sales commencing on July 30 (Thu).

[Mystery Channel Broadcast Information] Tokyo Sogensha Hour

Detective Kate Linville's Case Files (5 episodes total)

Subtitled Version: July 5 (Sun) 4:00 PM Marathon Broadcast

[Exclusive First Broadcast in Japan]

The highly anticipated drama adaptation of the authentic mystery series by Charlotte Link, the "Empress of German Mystery"!

Detective Kate Linville, burdened by loneliness, confronts intricately intertwined cases and her own emotional scars in her hometown of Northeast England, Scarborough. A profound mystery unfolds.

Starring Henny Lientz, who played local police officer Lorna Voigt in "Jacob's Case." The desolate landscapes of North Yorkshire further enhance the story's tension and thrill. It shares a similar appeal to "Vera" and is a must-watch for fans of that series.

Program Website: https://www.mystery.co.jp/programs/charlotte_link/

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●What is "Tokyo Sogensha Hour"?

"Tokyo Sogensha Hour" is a special programming block created through a collaboration between "Tokyo Sogensha," a long-established publisher that has been releasing "Sogen Mystery Bunko," Japan's first mystery (detective novel) specialty paperback series, for over 60 years and introducing numerous overseas mystery novels from classics to the latest works to Japanese readers, and "Mystery Channel," Japan's only mystery drama specialty channel delivering carefully selected mystery dramas from around the world. This block broadcasts drama adaptations of overseas mystery novels published by Tokyo Sogensha, offering both novel and drama fans a supreme mystery time to enjoy mystery by "reading" and by "watching."

[Book and Pre-order Sales Information]

Four titles adapted into the drama – "The Abductor," "Innocent," and "A Lonely Night," along with the prologue "Betrayal" – are available for purchase on the Mystery Channel official online store! (Each title includes upper and lower volumes)

Pre-order Announcement Page: https://www.mystery.co.jp/pickup/9sd8xorhtd80i0yt.html

Sales Location: Mystery Channel Official Online Store https://mystery-ch.stores.jp/

Sales Start: July 2, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 AM

* "A Lonely Night" is a new publication scheduled for July 30 (Thu). Therefore, as of July 2 (Thu), it will be available for pre-order, with regular sales commencing on July 30 (Thu) at 10:00 AM.

Product and Sales Prices (excluding shipping)

Includes Mystery Channel Official Online Store Exclusive Bonus: "Mystery Channel Original Sticky Note"

"The Abductor" (Upper & Lower Volumes)

Author: Charlotte Link, Translator: Akiko Asai

Label: Sogen Mystery Bunko (M)

Format: Paperback

Price: Upper & Lower Volumes: 2,772 yen (tax included)

"Innocent" (Upper & Lower Volumes)

Author: Charlotte Link, Translator: Akiko Asai

Label: Sogen Mystery Bunko (M)

Format: Paperback

Price: Upper & Lower Volumes: 2,640 yen (tax included)

"A Lonely Night" (Upper & Lower Volumes) [Latest Volume]

Author: Charlotte Link, Translator: Akiko Asai

Label: Sogen Mystery Bunko (M)

Format: Paperback

* Pre-order sales from July 2 (Thu) 10:00 AM

* Regular sales from July 30 (Thu) 10:00 AM

Price:

Upper & Lower Volumes: 3,080 yen (tax included)

Upper & Lower Volumes & Mystery Channel Club Charm Ballpoint Pen Set: 4,950 yen (tax included)

Upper & Lower Volumes & Drawstring Bag Set: 4,070 yen (tax included)

"Betrayal" (Upper & Lower Volumes)

The prologue to the series, not revealed in the drama!

Kate Linville, a detective from Scotland Yard, takes a vacation and returns to her childhood home in Yorkshire after her father, former Yorkshire Police Superintendent Richard, is brutally murdered in his home. He was a legendary detective who had sent countless people to prison, and local police suspect he was a victim of revenge. Her father, who she loved and admired, was subjected to a brutal assault and murdered. Why was he killed? A mysterious woman calls Kate, claiming to have information about her father...

A masterpiece mystery that became a mega-bestseller with over 1.6 million copies sold in Germany!

Price:

Upper & Lower Volumes: 3,080 yen (tax included)

Upper & Lower Volumes & Mystery Channel Club Charm Ballpoint Pen Set: 4,950 yen (tax included)

Upper & Lower Volumes & Drawstring Bag Set: 4,070 yen (tax included)

Full Series Sets Also Available!

Price:

- Kate Linville Series All 4 Titles (Upper & Lower Volumes): 11,132 yen (tax included)

- Kate Linville Series All 4 Titles (Upper & Lower Volumes) & Mystery Channel Club Charm Ballpoint Pen Set: 12,122 yen (tax included)

- Kate Linville Series All 4 Titles (Upper & Lower Volumes) & Drawstring Bag Set: 13,002 yen (tax included)

Notes:

* Orders including "A Lonely Night" (Upper & Lower Volumes) will be shipped after the release date of July 30 (Thu).

* Separate shipping fees will apply to product purchases.

* Please note that returns, exchanges, or cancellations due to customer reasons (including before shipment) cannot be accommodated.

\ Commemorating the Drama Broadcast & Novel Release!! Column Article Also Available!/

Enjoy with Drama and Novels! "Detective Kate Linville's Case Files" Drama Highlights & Original Novel Introduction

* No spoilers for the main story

https://www.mystery.co.jp/column/i2kwn9vs6lf7gcuy.html

Click here for the column article!

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Publisher. Founded on July 16, 1954, as "Tokyo Sogen Sha." In April 1959, launched "Sogen Mystery Bunko," Japan's first paperback series specializing in mystery (detective novels). The company has since expanded its range of published novel genres to include SF, fantasy, horror, and general literature, and publishes multiple paperback series such as "Sogen SF Bunko" and "Sogen Bungei Bunko." It also holds several literary newcomer awards, including the "Ayuwaka Tetsuya Award" for full-length mysteries, and is involved in discovering and nurturing Japanese authors.