I read the manga of Liar Game a long time ago, actually. It was also a favorite of mine.
Here is an introduction by Alastair Reynolds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0kY1kJA0jA
It is the favorite book of a huge number of well known authors but is less known outside of their circles.
Wolfe's book is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.