Embers over Haiyan: A Locked-Room Mystery

The Haiyan Tower family massacre from twenty years ago became a cold case. Now, a locked-room murder has taken place at the old site. While investigating, Lin Shen discovers striking similarities between the two cases, bringing him into contact with survivor Su Nian, mysterious investor Shen Zhao, retired forensic examiner Old Zhou, and others. As the investigation deepens, he learns that the locked room was no supernatural phenomenon but an ancient mechanism, Su Nian’s amnesia was deliberately induced, and the case from twenty years ago was interfered with by powerful figures. In the end, the real culprit is revealed to be the old master of the Su family, who staged the entire affair, murdered his family for treasure, and framed someone else. Lin Shen finally fulfills his father’s dying wish and exposes the truth, but an anonymous letter hints that more secrets remain.