The Honjin Murders (Detective Kindaichi Mysteries)
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The Honjin Murders (Detective Kindaichi Mysteries)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2020
- ISBN
- 9781782275008
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Steerforth Press
ISBN-10
1782275002
ISBN-13
9781782275008
eBay Product ID (ePID)
13038407522
Product Key Features
Original Language
Japanese
Book Title
Honjin Murders
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2020
Topic
Crime, Mystery & Detective / International Mystery & Crime, Mystery & Detective / Amateur Sleuth, Mystery & Detective / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction
Book Series
Detective Kindaichi Mysteries Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
6 Oz
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2020-476560
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
'Plenty of golden age ingredients... and a truly ingenious solution.' - Guardian 'The beauty of this book is that it's never anything less than fun from beginning to end, but it is also smartly political, and the theatrical elements - the fourth wall-breaking, the static setting, the large cast of eclectic characters - make for a truly engrossing novel. This is, in short, a superb winter read.' - Books and Bao ' The Honjin Mysteries is beautifully writing and highly descriptive, rich in period detail and local custom. It's an ingenious and deceptive mystery. An ideal book to curl up with on a winter's night.' - NB Magazine 'The master of Japanese crime.' - Tuttolibri 'A rich family dynasty, an impending wedding, rumors of a sinister masked man, all in the dead of winter: What more could you ask for?' - Japan Times, "20 of the Best Classic Murder Mystery Books of All Time", Town & Country Magazine "A classic locked-room murder mystery, the first in the Detective Kindaichi series . . . The solution to this mystery came as a complete surprise--exactly what I asked for." -- New York Times Book Review "With a reputation in Japan to rival Agatha Christie's, the master of ingenious plotting is finally on the case for anglophone readers." -- Guardian "A beloved Japanese detective at last appears in English . . . If the whole series is as ingenious and compelling, this translation should be the first of many. Readers will delight in the blind turns, red herrings and dubious alibis." -- Economist "The perfect read for this time of year. Short and compelling, it will appeal to fans of Agatha Christie looking for a new case to break." -- Irish Times "Both [ The Honjin Murders and The Inugami Curse are] set in the late 1930s/early 1940s, they promise to be atmospheric, exciting and knotty whodunits. The covers alone are enough to get any fan of the genre salivating." -- Japan Times "Japan's Agatha Christie . . . It's an absolute pleasure to see his work translated at last in these beautifully produced English editions." -- Sunday Times "The perfect gift for any fan of classic crime fiction or locked room mysteries." --Mrs Peabody Investigates "The beauty of this book is that it's never anything less than fun from beginning to end, but it is also smartly political, and the theatrical elements--the fourth wall-breaking, the static setting, the large cast of eclectic characters--make for a truly engrossing novel." --Books and Bao " The Honjin Mysteries is beautifully writing and highly descriptive, rich in period detail and local custom. It's an ingenious and deceptive mystery. An ideal book to curl up with on a winter's night."" -- NB Magazine "The master of Japanese crime." -- Tuttolibri "[ The Honjin Murders ] is a perfect example of a honkaku mystery: a fascinating form of crime writing that first emerged in Japan in the 1920s and, thanks to a recent raft of translations and republications, is now enjoyed by English readers more than ever." -- The Guardian "The mystery is carefully set with plenty of red herrings and surprises along the way." --The Watertown Public Opinion "A perfect puzzle . . . Doesn't fail to deliver in its extremely fun and chilling premise. You'll be reading way past your bedtime." -- LitReactor "Think you got a Sherlock Holmes knack for crime puzzles? Then have a try at Yokomizo's clever mystery riddle" --Metropolis Magazine , The Best Japanese Mystery Novels to Read in 2025
TitleLeading
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Series Volume Number
28
Dewey Decimal
895.635
Synopsis
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? Yokomizo is perhaps the most popular and feted crime writer in his country's history. His richly atmospheric classic mysteries are a treat for any fan of Golden Age whodunits, taking the reader all over post-war Japan, from remote mountain villages to pirate-plagued islands and the bustling streets of Tokyo. Yokomizo loved to craft ingenious puzzle plots, inspired by the greats of British and American crime, such as John Dickson Carr or Agatha Christie, while his detective, Kosuke Kindaichi, is everything a reader could want from a sleuth: brilliant, eccentric, charming, and unassuming enough to be fatally underestimated by many a murderer. . ., 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?
LC Classification Number
PL842.O55
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- m***y (254)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI was really happy to find this book for such a great price. It was in perfect condition and was also very well packaged so it was safe during shipping. The book arrived quickly. I would defintely purchase from this seller again. Thank you so much!
- 1***1 (18)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseIt's on me for not reading the description of this being an ex-library copy. I was expecting it to be, but that's completely my fault. The product is exactly as described, in good condition and of good quality. Shipping was fast. Appearance good, no pages ripped and cover is not bent. It was sent in a bag instead of a box, though, which could have led to damage in shipping. Overall I'm happy and would buy from this seller again.
- b***g (887)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseFantastic purchasing experience; sent as described as was the condition upon arrival; price and shipping (if any was charged) were reasonable. This author has been at the top of my list for quite a while as a favorite. This seller checks all the boxes!
- t***l (2238)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItem arrived exactly as described and was extremely well packaged. I would Highly recommend and purchase from this seller again. Great seller communication. They are an asset to the eBay community!!