Mill House Murders

<b>*Perfect for fans of Uketsu's <i>Strange Pictures </i>and <i>Strange Houses*</i> <p/>A psychological-mystical thriller built on Agatha Christie-type stopwatch sequences and John Dickson Carr-style locked-room conundrums... No one can accuse Mr. Ayatsuji of not sustaining the eerie mood of his strange story until its very last sentence. -- <i>The Wall Street Journal</i> <p/>A hugely enjoyable page-turning classic Japanese mystery with an ingenious conclusion from the author of <i>The Decagon House Murders</i> translated into English for the first time</b> <p/>Don't miss this beautifully constructed highly entertaining and atmospheric murder mystery--its propulsive plot makes for a compelling page-turning read. <p/>As they do every year a small group of acquaintances pay a visit to the remote castle-like Water Mill House home to the reclusive Fujinuma Kiichi son of a famous artist who has lived his life behind a rubber mask ever since a disfiguring car accident. <p/>This year however the visit is disrupted by an impossible disappearance the theft of a painting and a series of baffling murders. <p/>The brilliant Kiyoshi Shimada arrives to investigate. But will he get to the truth and will you too be able to solve the mystery of the Mill House Murders?