Occasional Hatred (Kodansha Bunko) by Hiroshi Sano, Kodansha, July 1998 298 pages, 15cm A New Year's card from an animal hospital was misdelivered. It was addressed to Anna, the neighbor's beloved dog, and handwritten in a woman's script, "Closed until the 5th, but please don't hesitate to call in case of emergency." Anna had already been euthanized at that very hospital... "The Neighbor's Beloved Dog" unravels the mystery of the strange postcard and the death of a nurse, along with other superb short mystery stories showcasing the master's skill. Paperback, first edition, with obi (sash) #MysteryNovel #MysteryFiction #UsedBooks #RyunosUsedBooks *This book is a privately owned and stored used book. We cannot confirm the condition of every page. Please check the images for the overall condition. Please purchase only if you are comfortable with the condition.*