Goth by Otsuichi is a collection of six stories told in fragmented narratives from competing perspectives of killers, victims, and a dog and linked by two recurring characters brought together by their shared interest in the macabre. Modelled on the honkaku mysteries that showcase deduction skills and lead to a surprising discovery, Goth is an example of a “light novel” – a serialised pulp magazine style fiction targeting young adult demographics. (KA)