Murder in the Crooked House

Murder in the Crooked House

Set on a snowbound cliff at the remote northern tip of Japan, Murder in the Crooked House takes readers into a bizarre mansion filled with sloping floors, strange staircases, bloodcurdling masks and uncanny dolls. When a guest is found murdered under seemingly impossible circumstances, a baffling mystery begins.

The police struggle to understand the strange crime, and when more mysterious deaths follow, renowned detective Kiyoshi Mitarai is called upon to investigate. With clues hidden throughout the peculiar house, readers are challenged to see whether they can solve the Crooked House murders before the detective does.

About This Book

Murder in the Crooked House by Soji Shimada is a classic-style Japanese mystery built around an unusual setting and seemingly impossible murders. The bizarre architecture of the Crooked House becomes an essential part of the puzzle as Kiyoshi Mitarai investigates the increasingly mysterious deaths.

What You'll Discover

• A mysterious murder in a bizarre snowbound house
• A maze of sloping floors, strange staircases and unusual rooms
• Cryptic clues surrounding seemingly impossible crimes
• The investigation led by renowned detective Kiyoshi Mitarai
• Multiple mysterious deaths and unexpected developments
• A challenging mystery that invites readers to solve the crime themselves

Who Is This Book For?

• Readers who enjoy classic murder mysteries and detective fiction
• Fans of Japanese mystery and crime novels
• Readers who enjoy locked-room and impossible-crime mysteries
• Fans of intricate puzzles, clues and detective investigations

Why You'll Love This Book

Murder in the Crooked House combines an unforgettable setting with a complex murder puzzle. The strange architecture, mysterious deaths and carefully hidden clues create an immersive detective mystery that challenges readers to become investigators themselves.