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The Devil's Flute Murders

By Seishi Yokomizo
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The Devil's Flute Murders by Seishi Yokomizo follows the eccentric detective Kosuke Kindaichi as he investigates a series of gruesome murders in a remote mansion. Set against the backdrop of post-war Japan, the story unravels a tangled web of secrets, deception, and a musical instrument linked to the crimes. The compelling mystery challenges Kindaichi to solve the case with keen observation and clever deduction.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy intricate mysteries set in post-war Japan, interwoven with traditional Japanese elements and complex family dynamics. You might be drawn in by the ingenious detective Kosuke Kindaichi and his methodical approach to solving a cleverly constructed crime that challenges your deductive skills.

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The Devil's Flute Murders

An ingenious and highly atmospheric classic whodunit from Japan's master of crime.

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Amid the rubble of post-war Tokyo, inside the grand Tsubaki house, a once-noble family is in mourning. The old Viscount Tsubaki, a brooding, troubled composer, has been found dead.

When the family gather for a divination to conjure the spirit of their departed patriarch, death visits the house once more, and the brilliant Kosuke Kindaichi is called in to investigate. But before he can get to the truth, Kindaichi must uncover all the Tsubakis' most disturbing secrets, while the gruesome murders continue...

The Devil's Flute Murders is an ingenious and highly atmospheric classic whodunit from Japan's master of crime.

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The Devil's Flute Murders by Seishi Yokomizo is celebrated for its intricately crafted plotting and unexpected twists that are sure to captivate crime and thriller enthusiasts. Critics highlight its ingenious narrative style, likening its quality to that of Agatha Christie, with plentiful red herrings and deceptive alibis. The book is praised for its compelling and inventive story, showcasing the enduring appeal of classic murder mysteries.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782278849

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Vertigo

Contributors:

  • Translated by Jim Rion
  • Translated by Jim Rion

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Seishi Yokomizo

About the Author

Seishi Yokomizo (1902-81) was one of Japan's most famous and best-loved mystery writers. He was born in Kobe and spent his childhood reading detective stories, before beginning to write stories of his own, the first of which was published in 1921. He went on to become an extremely prolific and popular author, best known for his Kosuke Kindaichi series, which ran to 77 books, many of which were adapted for stage and television in Japan. The Honjin Murders, The Inugami Curse,The Village of Eight Graves and Death on Gokumon Island are also available from Pushkin Vertigo.Jim RIon is an American translator and writer living in the beautiful western Japan prefecture of Yamaguchi with his wife, son, and cats of unusual size.

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