Death Note: Another Note

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Novel:	Death Note Another Note: The Los Angeles BB Murder Cases
Author	Nisio Isin
Publisher	Shueisha
English publisher	Viz Media
Published	August 1, 2006
Volumes	1

This book is a prequel to the Death Note series. It covers the Los Angeles BB Serial Murders that are briefly mentioned in the manga. It tells of the first time L ever worked with FBI Agent Naomi Misora—arguably his greatest collaborator.

Essentially, its narrated by L's protégé, Mello. He starts out by trying to write about the case like he was writing a true crime report; very straight forward and speculative. But a short time through, his tone changes to that of a novelist. He ends up writing down what the characters are thinking or feeling. Only occasionally does he catch himself and revert back to the other style. Mello even interrupts the story at various points when he has a problem with how he worded a certain sentence or how he had a character speak. This all provides some quirky, self-aware humor at parts where the book risked becoming too over-the-top. Also, it was an interesting way to provide a backstory when it was needed.

The story is about the killer Beyond Birthday loose in Los Angeles, and super-sleuth L trying to solve the case. Along with Naomi, a former FBI agent, he helps the LA police solve the grisly crimes. In typical Death Note fashion, things get complicated...

The author hints throughout the book that at least one sequel may come.

[edit] Product Details

Hardcover: 176 pages

Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; 1 edition (February 19, 2008)

Orignal Concept: Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata

Author: By Nisioisin

Language: English

Translated by: Andrew Cunningham

ISBN-10: 142151883X

ISBN-13: 978-1421518831

Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6 x 0.6 inches