Tokyo Express by Seicho Matsumoto (English) Paperback Book

Description: Tokyo Express by Seicho Matsumoto, Jesse Kirkwood A perfectly plotted, cosy detective story from Seicho Matsumoto, Japans master of mysteryIn a rocky cove in the bay of Hakata, the bodies of a young and beautiful couple are discovered. Standing in the coasts wind and cold, the police see nothing to investigate- the flush of the couples cheeks speaks clearly of cyanide, of a lovers suicide. But in the eyes of two men, Torigai Jutaro, a senior detective, and Kiichi Mihara, a young gun from Tokyo, something is not quite right. Together, they begin to pick at the knot of a unique and calculated crime . . .Now widely available in English for the first time, Tokyo Express is celebrated around the world as Seicho Matsumotos masterpiece - and as one of the most fiendish puzzles ever written. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Seicho Matsumoto (Author)Seicho Matsumoto was born in 1909 in Fukuoka, Japan. Self-educated, Matsumoto published his first book when he was forty years old and he quickly established himself as a master of crime fiction. His exploration of human psychology and Japanese post-war malaise, coupled with the creation of twisting, dark mysteries, made him one of the most acclaimed and best-selling writers in Japan. He received the prestigious Akutagawa Literary Prize in 1950 and the Kikuchi Kan Prize in 1970. He died in 1992. Review Tokyo Express is an irresistible Hitchcockian gem: a fiendishly-plotted crime novel told in crisp, elegant prose -- Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the TrainJapans Agatha Christie. A gloriously complex case of a supposed double suicide that, at just 160 pages, you can whizz through in a day. -- Laura Hackett * The Sunday Times *This classic of postwar Japanese crime fiction was banned in its day for its decadent western ideas. Now, the fascinatingly detailed investigations of Inspector Torigai echo those of Simenons Maigret in a pared-down narrative shot through with political critique * Financial Times *A labyrinth of convincing alibis and false leads... Matsumotos classic status is richly deserved * Daily Mail *Hitchcockian… Seicho Matsumoto has been described as Japans Agatha Christie for a reason. A murder-mystery whodunnit which carries the weight and power of high literature -- Saskia Kemslet * Standard, Best Reads for Summer 2024 *The appearance in English of Japanese crime classics such as Seicho Matsumotos Tokyo Express is long overdue * The Sunday Times, Best Crime Books of 2023 *The debut novel of bestselling writer Seicho Matsumoto, first published in Japan in 1958 and never out of print, is an ingeniously plotted railway mystery * Guardian *Seicho Matsumotos brief and perennially popular Tokyo Express is a masterpiece of concision and tight plotting. . . exceptionally well paced and palpably tense, both features admirably preserved by Jesse Kirkwood in this fresh translation -- Bryan Karetnyk * TLS *Wonderfully short… this excellent work begins with a lovers suicide on a Kyushu beach, but detective suspicions point to a crime linked to governmental scandal… a first-rate classic by a master of the Japanese detective novel. A very satisfying read -- Jeremy Black * Critic *Tense, enigmatic, thrillingly weird - a glorious find -- Kevin Barry, author of Night Boat to TangierAn absolute corker of a read -- so brilliantly shrouded in mystery that it was impossible to put it down -- Lisa Hall, author of Between You and MeA fiendishly complex case. A deep understanding of human nature drives this intricately plotted masterpiece of Japanese crime writing. A timely and welcome opportunity for a new generation to discover Seicho Matsumoto -- Brian McGilloway, author of The Empty RoomThe Simenon of Japan. . . a legendary writer * Le Monde *Matsumoto is a necessity, reading him is like having a bowl of rice you never get tired of -- Masato Ara Details ISBN0241439086 Author Jesse Kirkwood Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Series Penguin Modern Classics Language English Year 2023 Translator Jesse Kirkwood ISBN-10 0241439086 ISBN-13 9780241439081 Format Paperback Imprint Penguin Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Japanese Publication Date 2023-03-30 UK Release Date 2023-03-30 Pages 160 DEWEY 895.635 Audience General NZ Release Date 2023-05-29 AU Release Date 2023-05-29 Alternative 9780141992532 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141537822;

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