Murder in Japan

by John L. Apostolou

First published 1987

A respected businessman is found dead in his Tokyo apartment, his body mutilated. Detective Kenji Nakamura must navigate Japan's insular culture to uncover the truth. As he delves into the victim's shadowy past, Nakamura uncovers a web of deceit, betrayal, and deadly secrets. With time running out, he races to stop the killer before they strike again. This pulse-pounding mystery explores the dark underbelly of the Japanese capital.

Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective

Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful

Tropes: amateur-sleuth, police-procedural

Setting: Japan, Tokyo

Period: 21st-century

224 pages · Hardcover · UNKNO

Content warnings: violence

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