
Written by Makoto Inoue
Book #5 in the Fullmetal Alchemist Boxset series
Two brothers seek a forbidden book while a soldier faces chimeras and a ghost from his past.
Edward and Alphonse Elric, driven by the allure of a forbidden book, embark on a perilous quest that echoes their tragic past. Meanwhile, Roy Mustang, newly stationed in Central City, unravels a mystery involving chimeras, only to confront a figure from his history. As the brothers' journey intertwines with Mustang's investigation, secrets and dangers emerge, challenging their resolve and revealing unexpected connections. Will they uncover the truth behind the book and the chimeras, or will their pasts consume them?
Somewhere between magic, art and science exists a world of alchemy. And into this world travel Edward and Alphonse Elric–two brothers in search of the Philosopher’s Stone, the ultimate alchemical treasure!You’ve read the manga and seen the anime. Complete the Fullmetal experience with these best-selling novels featuring original stories. During a recent visit with their former teacher Izumi Curtis, the Elric brothers discover the existence of a particular book–a book so dangerous that it remains against the law to even print it! Curious, Edward and Alphonse set out to locate this unique and rare tome. On their journey they encounter a young Ishbalan child and his foster mother. Seeing them reminds the brothers of their own mother who died of a fatal illness. Meanwhile, Roy Mustang, who was recently promoted to duty in Central City, investigates a puzzling case involving synthetic beasts known as chimeras. During the investigation, Mustang bumps into someone from his past–someone he never thought he’d see again!
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