The Honjin Murders

By Seishi Yokomizo

Book Overview

A gorgeous deluxe paperback of Japan's greatest murder mystery, from the father of Japanese classic crime and author of Murder at the Black Cat Caf .

"The premise alone is dazzling and] the solution to this mystery came as a complete surprise." -- The New York Times

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 beloved crime writer in his country's history. His 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 to the bustling streets of Tokyo.

Featuring stunning French flaps and a beautiful, wintry wrap-around cover, this deluxe gift paperback will delight Yokomizo fans old and new seeking the ingenious puzzle plot that started it all

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1805336541
• ISBN13: 9781805336549
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Pushkin Vertigo
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.

Customer Reviews

I've been looking for a good whodunit.

I love good old fashioned whodunits and this book scratched that itch and then some not only do we have a good murder mystery but it comes in the form of a locked room puzzle. I was very happy reading this book.