The Mill House Murders Av Yukito Ayatsuji

<b>*Perfect for fans of Uketsu's <i>Strange Pictures </i>and <i>Strange Houses*</i><br><br>“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.”  — <i>The Wall Street Journal</i><br><br>A hugely enjoyable, page-turning classic Japanese mystery with an ingenious conclusion from the author of <i>The Decagon House Murders</i>, translated into English for the first time</b><br><br>Don’t miss this beautifully constructed, highly entertaining and atmospheric murder mystery--its propulsive plot makes for a compelling, page-turning read.<br><br>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.<br><br>This year, however, the visit is disrupted by an impossible disappearance, the theft of a painting and a series of baffling murders.<br><br>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?