The novel also introduces new nicknames never used in the English translation of the manga.

The novel also introduces elements of detection as science, which was later pursued by Sherlock Holmes.

The novel also introduces his brother, Sacramento police officer Paul McLanahan.

The novel also introduces his close friend, Oni Wolda.

The novel also introduced the term "information sickness", which has since been used in various contexts as a symptom or result of overexposure to media.

Her novels introduced the hero first, rather than the heroine.

This novel also introduces the Titanides elaborate naming scheme.

This novel also introduces the concept of Talents or the Talented, which are likened to psychic abilities.

The 405-page novel contains significant backstories for the characters and introduces other characters that were not featured in the film.

The novels introduces very different environments and people.