Bullet Train

Bullet Train by Kotaro Isaka presents a gripping tale: Five killers. One train journey. But who will survive? It's the original and propulsive thriller from a massive Japanese bestseller.

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Satoshi appears to be an innocent schoolboy, yet he is, in fact, a viciously cunning psychopath. Kimura’s young son is in a coma because of him, and Kimura has tracked Satoshi onto the bullet train heading from Tokyo to Morioka to exact his revenge. However, Kimura soon discovers they are not the only dangerous passengers onboard.

Nanao, the self-proclaimed 'unluckiest assassin in the world', and the deadly partnership of Tangerine and Lemon are also making their way to Morioka. A suitcase full of money coerces others to reveal their intentions. Why are they all on the same train, and who will make it off alive at the last station?

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'A locked-room crime drama played out at 200mph' — The Times

'A high-octane thriller... Thoroughly enjoyable' — Guardian

Readers can't stop devouring Bullet Train!

'Original, quirky and highly entertaining'

'A dark-humoured, twisty thriller that's a lot of fun'

'One of the most addictive thrillers I've ever read... Smart and cinematic'

'What an original novel! Exciting from beginning to end'

'A whole lot of darkly comic fun'

'A thrilling ride'

Bullet Train was originally published in Japan with the title Maria Beetle.