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The Honjin Murders

by Seishi Yokomizo, Louise Heal Kawai
The Honjin Murders - Thryft
The Honjin Murders - Thryft

Distinctive Intrigue, suspense, and a chilling winter murder mystery.

Reasons to Read: - Are you a fan of gripping murder mysteries with a haunting atmosphere? Dive into the snowy world of "The Honjin Murders" where a sinister masked man, a shocking murder, and an impossible crime await. - Join amateur detective Kosuke Kindaichi on a quest to unravel the secrets of the Ichiyanagi family and the village of Okamura. With its captivating blend of suspense, eerie music, and a bloody samurai sword, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. - Step into the intriguing world of 1930s Japan and delve into a meticulously plotted murder mystery that will challenge your deductive skills. "The Honjin Murders" is a must-read for fans of classic detective stories.

  • Mystery Writers of Japan Award for Novel (1946)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Honjin Murders

by Seishi Yokomizo, Louise Heal Kawai
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ISBN: 9781782275008
Authors: Seishi Yokomizo, Louise Heal Kawai
Publisher: Pushkin Vertigo
Date of Publication: 2019-12-05
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Crime, Classics, Thriller, Mystery, Mystery Thriller
Goodreads rating: 3.67
(rated by 13375 readers)

Description

One of Japan's greatest classic murder mysteries, introducing their best loved detective, translated into English for the first time.In the winter of 1937, the village of Okamura is abuzz with excitement over the forthcoming wedding of a son of the grand Ichiyanagi family. But amid the gossip over the approaching festivities, there is also a worrying rumour - it seems a sinister masked man has been asking questions around the village.Then, on the night of the wedding, the Ichiyanagi household are woken by a terrible scream, followed by the sound of eerie music. Death has come to Okamura, leaving no trace but a bloody samurai sword, thrust into the pristine snow outside the house. Soon, amateur detective Kosuke Kindaichi is on the scene to investigate what will become a legendary murder case, but can this scruffy sleuth solve a seemingly impossible crime?
 

Distinctive Intrigue, suspense, and a chilling winter murder mystery.

Reasons to Read: - Are you a fan of gripping murder mysteries with a haunting atmosphere? Dive into the snowy world of "The Honjin Murders" where a sinister masked man, a shocking murder, and an impossible crime await. - Join amateur detective Kosuke Kindaichi on a quest to unravel the secrets of the Ichiyanagi family and the village of Okamura. With its captivating blend of suspense, eerie music, and a bloody samurai sword, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. - Step into the intriguing world of 1930s Japan and delve into a meticulously plotted murder mystery that will challenge your deductive skills. "The Honjin Murders" is a must-read for fans of classic detective stories.

  • Mystery Writers of Japan Award for Novel (1946)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.