The Man Who Died Seven Times

The Man Who Died Seven Times

What if you could relive the day of a murder again and again—but still fail to stop it? The Man Who Died Seven Times by Yasuhiko Nishizawa, translated by Jesse Kirkwood, is an ingenious Japanese time-loop murder mystery that combines crime, suspense and time travel.

During a family New Year's gathering, Grandfather Fuchigami is murdered. His grandson, Hisataro, soon finds himself trapped in a mysterious time loop, waking up each morning to the same day and another opportunity to discover the killer. But with secret plots, illicit affairs, jealous rivalries and a huge inheritance at stake, every attempt raises new questions.

About This Book

The Man Who Died Seven Times offers a fresh twist on the classic murder mystery. As Hisataro repeatedly relives the day of his grandfather's death, he must piece together clues, uncover family secrets and identify the murderer before the cycle continues. The result is a clever Japanese crime novel that blends a time-travel mystery with an intricate family whodunit.

What You'll Discover

• A mysterious time loop surrounding a family murder
• Hisataro's repeated attempts to uncover the killer
• Secret plots, illicit love affairs and jealous rivalries
• A large inheritance that puts every family member under suspicion
• Clues that take on new meaning with every repetition
• An inventive combination of time travel and classic detective fiction

Who Is This Book For?

• Readers who enjoy murder mysteries and Japanese crime fiction
• Fans of time-loop and time-travel stories
• Readers who enjoy Agatha Christie-style whodunits and intricate puzzles
• Fans of books such as The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle and Knives Out-style mysteries

Why You'll Love This Book

The Man Who Died Seven Times brings an inventive time-loop concept to the classic murder mystery. With every repeated day revealing fresh clues, secrets and suspects, Yasuhiko Nishizawa creates a witty and addictive puzzle that keeps readers questioning what will happen next.