This collection of novella and short stories gives a good insight into the challenges faced by the police in the 60s. Recommended!
Book review: 『顔』by Seicho Matsumoto
This is a collection of five short stories by Seicho Matsumoto. They were easy to read and entertaining, I highly recommend this book for mystery lovers.
Book review: 『不連続殺人事件』by Ango Sakaguchi
This is the only detective novel written by Ango Sakaguchi: a complex whodunnit where the reader has all the elements in hand to find the solution.
Book review: 『ベスト8ミステリーズ2017』edited by the Mystery Writers of Japan
I really recommend this book if you are looking for mystery short stories and want to discover new authors!
『吸血鬼』by Edogawa Rampo
This is the seventh book in the Kogoro Akechi collection and my favourite so far!
Book review: 『空飛ぶタイヤ』 by Jun Ikeido
An engrossing corporate novel and by far my favourite book read this year. I highly recommend it!
Book review: 『逃げるな新人外科医』 by Yujiro Nakayama
This is a follow up to the novel 泣くな研修医, and I highly recommend both books. They are engrossing and easy to read.
Book review: 『魔術師』 by Edogawa Rampo
Good mystery, spooky scenes, suspense… this book is a delight for fans of the detective and horror genres.
Book review: 『聖母』 by Rikako Akiyoshi
『聖母』 is my first novel by Rikako Akiyoshi but certainly not my last. I was very impressed by this thriller!
Book review: 『告白』 by Kanae Minato
告白 is Kanae Minato’s most famous work and my favourite so far. This book is fantastic, highly recommended!
Book review: 『アキラとあきら』 by Jun Ikeido
My first ever business novel and one of my favourite books read in Japanese!
Book review: 『祈りの幕が下りる時』 by Keigo Higashino
This book is the tenth book of the Kaga series and one of the best!