The Luck Runs Out = Teitetsu koronda (Paperback Bunko)

The humor really lightened up the story but didn't overshadow the mystery. I'm curious if that balance was a conscious choice from the start.

The quaint details made the town feel real, but I wonder if that was inspired by the author's own experiences or pure imagination.

It's a fun twist on typical mysteries, and I'd love to know if the concept of luck was a metaphor or a reflection of real life for the author.