{"product_id":"the-honjin-murders-seishi-yokomizo-paperback-1","title":"The Honjin Murders -- Seishi Yokomizo, Paperback","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA gorgeous deluxe paperback of Japan's greatest murder mystery, from the father of Japanese classic crime and author of \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Black Cat Café.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The premise alone is dazzling [and] the solution to this mystery came as a complete surprise.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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!\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seishi Yokomizo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pushkin Vertigo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/1\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.8\" H x 5.1\" L x 0.7\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781805336549\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flowerburst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67714773975344,"sku":"9781805336549","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2712\/8368\/files\/9781805336549.jpg?v=1788237178","url":"https:\/\/flowerburst.co\/products\/the-honjin-murders-seishi-yokomizo-paperback-1","provider":"Flowerburst","version":"1.0","type":"link"}