The Mill House Murders - The Bizarre House Mysteries Series

A hugely enjoyable, page-turning classic Japanese mystery with an ingenious conclusion from Yukito Ayatsuji - the author of The Decagon House Murders, translated into English for the first time.  

Part of The Bizarre House Mysteries series. 

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?

Part of the Pushkin Vertigo series. 

Winner of Crime Publisher of the Year at the CWA Daggers, Pushkin Vertigo Series presents the best crime fiction from across the world. Favouring top-notch storytelling, original plotting and characters that leap off the page, we aim to cater to all tastes when it comes to thrillers and suspense. Our list spans Japanese masters of mystery Seishi Yokomizo and Yukito Ayatsuji, global phenomenon Uketsu, and contemporary award-winners Jonathan Ames and Callum McSorley.