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Ellery Queen's Japanese Mystery Stories: From Japan's Greatest Detective & Crime Writers

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by Ellery Queen (Ed.), Satoru Saitō (Foreword), Yasutaka Tsutsui, Seichō Matsumoto, Masako Togawa, Seiichi Morimura, Kyōtarō Nishimura, Eitaro Ishizawa, Takao Tsuchiya, Tōru Miyoshi, Shizuko Natsuki, Yo Sano, Saho Sasazawa, Tadao Sōno

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A newspaper receives a letter from a man claiming to have been murdered--it's impossible but the truth is not so simple; five strangers who share the same initials are invited to spend the night in a luxury hotel but one of them is a murderer. The 12 stories in this book will lead you through dramatic twists and unexpected turns. The legendary Ellery Queen selected these stories by award-winning Japanese authors from among many thousands published in postwar Japan. Each story features an unusual crime and a complex set of clues investigated by a diverse and colorful cast of characters that includes a calculating inspector, a tenacious journalist, and a determined scientist.

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ISBN13: 9784805315521

ISBN10: 4805315520

Language: Japanese

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Publication Year: 2020

Format: Hardcover

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Japanese mysteries with intricate plots and clever clues.
Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to stories that challenge your detective instincts, this collection by Ellery Queen offers a fascinating glimpse into Japan's best postwar crime fiction. Each tale is packed with unique crimes and smart solutions, featuring a variety of characters you can root for as they unravel mysteries. It's an engaging read for anyone who loves clever plotting and cultural intrigue in their mysteries.

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