"In the latest from international bestselling author Keigo Higashino, Tokyo Police Detective Kaga is faced with a very public murder that doesn't quite add up, a prime suspect unable to defend himself, and pressure from the highest levels for a quick solution.

In the Nihonbashi district of Tokyo an unusual statue of a Japanese mythic beast - a kirin - stands guard over the district from the classic Nihonbashi bridge. In the evening, a man who appears to be very drunk staggers onto the bridge and collapses right under the statue of the winged beast. The patrolman who sees this scene unfold, goes to rouse the man, only to discover that the man was not passed out, he was dead; that he was not drunk, he was stabbed in the chest. However, where he died was not where the crime was committed - the key to solving the crime is to find out where he was attacked and why he made such a super human effort to carry himself to the Nihonbashi Bridge. That same night, a young man named Yashima is injured in a car accident while attempting to flee from the police. Found on him is the wallet of the murdered man.

Tokyo Police Detective Kyoichiro Kaga is assigned to the team investigating the murder - and must bring his skills to bear to uncover what actually happened that night on the Nihonbashi bridge. What, if any, connection is there between the murdered man and Yashima, the young man caught with his wallet? Kaga's investigation takes him down dark roads and into the unknown past to uncover what really happened and why.

A Death in Tokyo is another mind-bending mystery from the modern master of classic crime, finalist for both an Edgar Award and a CWA Dagger, the internationally bestselling Keigo Higashino."

Are the deaths on the Nihonbashi bridge connected? I really need to know!

Thank you, NetGalley for the arc. It means a lot to me.
I always love Higashino's works so when I got this arc I was thrilled. I ended up finishing A Deah in Tokyo in no time.

This crime story depicted Honesty, Responsibility, and the relationship between Dad and his son. It was a heart-wrenching crime story. It uncovered the past tragedy is linked to today's murder. How Kaga and Matsumiya unraveled the mystery of the murder was unflappable. (Pssst. it also has its twist)
I hadn't thought that I would cry while reading it.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

A Death in Tokyo by Keigo Higashino is an absolutely amazing mystery that will appeal to fans of Agatha Christie or Sherlock Holmes. One day in Tokyo, a man is found dead by a police officer - stabbed in the chest. The police quickly find a suspect, Yashima, who is running from the scene, but he's hit by a car and subsequently goes into a coma. Can Detective Kaga figure out whether Yashima is truly the murderer without any eyewitness testimony?

Here is a chilling excerpt from Chapter 1, when the victim is discovered:

"“Excuse me, sir. What seems to be the problem?” The officer placed a hand on the man’s shoulder. He didn’t react. “Come on, rise and shine.” The officer gave him a shake.
The man began to slither down the stone base. The officer grabbed hold of him and held him upright. What’s with this guy? He must be smashed out of his mind. Then the officer sensed that something wasn’t quite right. I can’t smell any alcohol on him. He isn’t drunk. Is he sick? No, that’s not it either—
Struggling to hold him up, he looked at the man’s chest. There was something sticking out of it. And there was a blackish-red stain on his shirtfront.
Oh no! I’ve got to call the station. He let the body drop and reached for his radio."

Overall, A Death in Tokyo is a wonderful mystery and addition to the Detective Kaga series. When I see that Keigo Higashino has a new book out in English, I know that I need to read it right away! One highlight of this book is how amazing the mystery is. The author really weaves in clues and hints that come together at a completely-satisfying ending.

Another highlight of this book is how it introduces readers to Japanese culture. As someone who has never been to Japan (but hopefully, that will change soon), I love reading about its customs through books. Mysteries are especially interesting because they follow the template of the genre while introducing cultural elements realistically. If you're intrigued by the excerpt above, or if you're a fan of mysteries in general, I highly recommend that you check out this book when it comes out in December!

I'm a Higashino fan so I was looking forward to this book greatly. Once I'd started to read it, I could not put it down. I think it is the perfect mystery read for those readers with an interest in Japan; not only will you get an excellent mystery, but you'll also get to soak up the atmosphere of a very special part of Tokyo.
The story itself was intriguing and it was impossible to guess where we'd end up. The twists and turns felt natural and not forced as can sometimes be the case with a mystery. It comes together very very well and readers should feel entirely satisfied as they reach the end of the book.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. I can't wait for another one from this author!

This is Higashino’s third book translated into English in the Detective Kaga Series. It starts with a man being found stabbed on a famous bridge in the center of Tokyo. When a prime suspect is located, the Tokyo Police Department is hopeful for a simple open and shut case. However, with the suspect being in a coma, the case becomes more difficult.

This book was a definite page turner for me. If I had enough hours when I started reading, I’m sure I would have finished in one sitting. There were lots of surprises and unexpected events happening that kept my interest to the very end.

I’m a huge fan of Keigo Higashino mysteries with the Detective Kaga series being my favorite. In the last book, Newcomer, we started to get to know Kaga better. He’s a mild-mannered and respectful detective who is fun to follow through the case. And he never gives up until he knows the truth.

Thank you to the publisher, author and NetGalley for this ARC.
I have read this author in the past and have really enjoyed all so far with this as no exception.
This book kept me interested from beginning to end.
I will definitely be recommending to friends.

This was great. A pretty interesting, thought out and interesting read, I didn’t realise how much I needed this and was enjoying this until I finished. Bonus points for the fact that this was set in Tokyo!

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