{"product_id":"honjin-murders","title":"The Honjin Murders","description":"\u003cb\u003eA gorgeous deluxe paperback of Japan's greatest murder mystery, from the father of Japanese classic crime and author of \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Black Cat Café.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"The premise alone is dazzling [and] the solution to this mystery came as a complete surprise.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In the winter of 1937, the village of Okamura is abuzz with excitement over the forthcoming wedding of a son of the grand Ichiyanagi family. But amid the gossip over the approaching festivities, there is also a worrying rumour--it seems a sinister masked man has been asking questions around the village.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Then, on the night of the wedding, the Ichiyanagi household are woken by a terrible scream, followed by the sound of eerie music. Death has come to Okamura, leaving no trace but a bloody samurai sword, thrust into the pristine snow outside the house. Soon, amateur detective Kosuke Kindaichi is on the scene to investigate what will become a legendary murder case, but can this scruffy sleuth solve a seemingly impossible crime?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Yokomizo is perhaps the most popular and beloved crime writer in his country's history. His classic mysteries are a treat for any fan of Golden Age whodunits, taking the reader all over post-war Japan, from remote mountain villages to pirate-plagued islands to the bustling streets of Tokyo.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Featuring stunning French flaps and a beautiful, wintry wrap-around cover, this deluxe gift paperback will delight Yokomizo fans old and new seeking the ingenious puzzle plot that started it all!","brand":"Unity Books","offers":[{"title":"Honjin Murders","offer_id":46969337938117,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/6679\/3413\/files\/978-1-80533-654-9.jpg?v=1789788013","url":"https:\/\/unitybooks.myshopify.com\/products\/honjin-murders","provider":"Unity Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}