{"product_id":"the-honjin-murders-by-seishi-yokomizo","title":"The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePushkin Press: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gorgeous deluxe paperback of Japan's greatest murder mystery, from the father of Japanese classic crime and author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMurder at the Black Cat Café.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The premise alone is dazzling [and] the solution to this mystery came as a complete surprise.” —\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen, 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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYokomizo 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing 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!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dotters Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53724193718565,"sku":"9781805336549","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2167\/5269\/files\/9781805336549.jpg?v=1788301119","url":"https:\/\/dottersbooks.com\/products\/the-honjin-murders-by-seishi-yokomizo","provider":"Dotters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}