Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 5 - Ghost in the Shell: Sac by Yu Kinutani Paperback

About the Book

"16 years ago a terorist group called the "new World Brigade" kidnapped a young girl named Eva Tokura. However, recent photos of Eva have surfaced and she appears to look exactly as she did 16 years ago. To investigate this mystery, the special unit of the Maritime Safety Agency was dispatched to a man-made island off the coast of Okinawa that has been seized by the Brigade. However, communication with the special unit has been lost, leaving this island and the Brigade in a shroud of secrets. Section 9 is tasked with the job of finding out what happened on this man-made island and discovering the truth behind Eka's age-defying looks" -- page [4] of cover.

Book Synopsis

Ageless New World

16 years ago a terrorist group called the "New World Brigade" kidnapped a young girl named Eka Tokura. However, recent photos of Eka have surfaced and she appears to look exactly as she did 16 years ago. To investigate this mystery, the special unit of the Maritime Safety Agency was dispatched to a man-made island off the coast of Okinawa that has been seized by the Brigade. However, communication with the special unit has been lost, leaving this island and the Brigade in a shroud of secrets. Section 9 is tasked with the job of finding out what happened on this man-made island and discovering the truth behind Eka's age-defying looks.

Review Quotes

"Stand Alone Complex is a series that truly fills that craving need I have for a solid action series that's filled with adult characters." - AnimeonDVD.com (from a review of the anime)