Honjin Murders

In the winter of 1937, a mysterious masked man haunts the village of Okamura, stirring up trouble before the wedding of the Ichiyanagi family. On the night of the wedding, a murder occurs, leaving only a bloody samurai sword as a clue. Amateur detective Kosuke Kindaichi is determined to solve the case, despite the impossible odds.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 12 November 2020
Publisher: Pushkin Press

In the winter of 1937, the village of Okamura was abuzz with excitement over the forthcoming wedding of a son of the grand Ichiyanagi family. However, amidst the gossip over the approaching festivities, there was also a worrying rumour that a sinister masked man had been asking questions about the Ichiyanagis around the village. On the night of the wedding, the Ichiyanagi family was woken by a terrible scream, followed by the sound of eerie music. Suddenly, death had come to Okamura, leaving no trace but a bloody samurai sword thrust into the pristine snow outside the house. The murder seemed impossible, but amateur detective Kosuke Kindaichi was determined to get to the bottom of it.

As he investigated the case, Kindaichi discovered that the Ichiyanagi family had been the target of a long-running feud with a neighbouring family, the Kurosakis. The Kurosakis were known for their violent and ruthless behaviour, and it was believed that they were behind the murder. Kindaichi was determined to bring the Kurosakis to justice, but he soon found himself facing a formidable opponent.

The Kurosakis were a powerful and influential family, and they had many allies in the village. They were also skilled in the art of ninja magic, which gave them an advantage over Kindaichi. However, Kindaichi was not one to back down from a challenge, and he used all of his skills and knowledge to try and bring the Kurosakis to justice.

The investigation took Kindaichi to many strange and dangerous places, including the Kurosakis' secret hideout deep in the mountains. There, he faced a group of skilled ninja warriors who were determined to protect their family's honour. However, Kindaichi was not afraid, and he used his wits and bravery to outsmart the ninjas and bring them to justice.

In the end, Kindaichi was able to bring the Kurosakis to justice, and the village of Okamura was once again safe. The Ichiyanagi family was grateful to Kindaichi for his bravery and determination, and he was hailed as a hero. The murder case had been solved, and the village could move on with its lives.

Kosuke Kindaichi's investigation into the murder of the Ichiyanagi family in 1937 was a thrilling and dangerous adventure that tested his skills and bravery to the limit. He faced a formidable opponent in the form of the Kurosakis, a powerful and influential family skilled in the art of ninja magic. However, Kindaichi was not one to back down from a challenge, and he used all of his skills and knowledge to try and bring the Kurosakis to justice. In the end, he was able to bring the Kurosakis to justice, and the village of Okamura was once again safe. Kindaichi was hailed as a hero, and his bravery and determination will always be remembered.

Weight: 298g
Dimension: 137 x 206 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781782277316