The Mill House Murders
The Classic Japanese Locked Room Mystery
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4.3 • 19 Ratings
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
*Perfect for fans of Uketsu's Strange Pictures and Strange Houses*
“A psychological-mystical thriller built on Agatha Christie-type stopwatch sequences and John Dickson Carr-style locked-room conundrums… No one can accuse Mr. Ayatsuji of not sustaining the eerie mood of his strange story until its very last sentence.” — The Wall Street Journal
A hugely enjoyable, page-turning classic Japanese mystery with an ingenious conclusion from the author of The Decagon House Murders, translated into English for the first time
Don’t miss this beautifully constructed, highly entertaining and atmospheric murder mystery--its propulsive plot makes for a compelling, page-turning read.
As they do every year, a small group of acquaintances pay a visit to the remote, castle-like Water Mill House, home to the reclusive Fujinuma Kiichi, son of a famous artist, who has lived his life behind a rubber mask ever since a disfiguring car accident.
This year, however, the visit is disrupted by an impossible disappearance, the theft of a painting and a series of baffling murders.
The brilliant Kiyoshi Shimada arrives to investigate. But will he get to the truth, and will you too be able to solve the mystery of the Mill House Murders?
Customer Reviews
Mill House Murders: An Excellent Mystery
Ayatsuji has created a page turning who-done-it. If you like Sherlock Holmes and similar stories the you will enjoy Mill House Murders.
A man in a wheelchair living in isolation shows off paintings to a select few once a year. In year one there are unsolved murders. In year two Shimada, our Holmes, cons his way into the festivities. Can you solve it before he does?
Folks that are not familiar with Japanese might want to take notes on the names.