The Mill House Murders

Yukito Ayatsuji

May 2023 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by David Shih

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A hugely enjoyable classic Japanese mystery with an ingenious conclusion from the author of The Decagon House Murders, translated into English for the first time Don't miss this beautifully constructed, highly entertaining and atmospheric murder mystery-its propulsive plot makes for a compelling listen. 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. This year, however, the visit is disrupted by an impossible disappearance, the theft of a painting, and a series of baffling murders. 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?

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About the author

Yukito Ayatsuji is a Japanese writer of mystery and horror novels. He is one of the founders of the Honkaku Mystery Writers Club of Japan, dedicated to the writing of fair play mysteries inspired by the Golden Age greats. In 1992 he won the Mystery Writers of Japan award for his novel The Clock Mansion Murders.

An AudioFile Earphones Award winner, David Shih narrated the History Channel documentary China's First Emperor and the Discovery Networks series Royal Inquest. His many television and film credits include roles in The Path, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, All My Children, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and Saving Face.

Ho-Ling Wong is a translator currently living in the Netherlands. He is also both a member of the Honkaku Mystery Writers Club of Japan and a former member of the Kyoto University Mystery Club. He did not commit any murders on Mystery Club excursions.

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