The Mill House Murders

A classic Japanese murder mystery, "The Mill House Murders" involves a group of acquaintances visiting the reclusive Fujinuma Kiichi, son of a famous artist, where a gruesome murder, disappearance, and theft of a priceless painting occur. Kiyoshi Shimada arrives on the scene to investigate, but death strikes again, and the reader must solve the mystery before the killer does.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Publisher: Pushkin Press

A captivating and intricate Japanese murder mystery penned by the acclaimed author of The Decagon House Murders, this tale unfolds every year as a select group of acquaintances makes their way to the secluded and castle-like Mill House, the abode of the reclusive Fujinuma Kiichi, the son of a renowned artist, who has secluded himself behind a rubber mask ever since a disfiguring car accident. However, this year's visit is abruptly interrupted by a grisly murder, a perplexing disappearance, and the theft of a priceless painting. The arrival of the brilliant Kiyoshi Shimada on the scene brings hope, as he embarks on a mission to unravel the seemingly insurmountable events of that fateful evening. Yet, as he delves deeper into the investigation, death strikes again and again, leaving Shimada racing against time to uncover the truth before the killer can strike again. Can you unravel the mystery of the Mill House Murders before it's too late?

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781782278337