Temple of Divine Mother
Tren Bala by is a darkly comedic, high-speed thriller that follows five assassins aboard a Japanese shinkansen whose missions are all interconnected . The novel is widely praised for its breakneck pacing and unique, quirky characters, though some readers find the plot farcical or hard to follow due to its frequent perspective shifts. Key Highlights
: The story features diverse hitmen like the unlucky Nanao (Ladybug) , the duo Lemon and Tangerine (who have a running obsession with Thomas & Friends ), and the sociopathic teenager known as The Prince .
: The book uses short chapters that hop between characters, creating a "page-turner" effect that mimics the speed of the train.