The Devotion of Suspect X
2005 • 304 pages

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Yasuko lives a quiet life, working in a Tokyo bento shop, a good mother to her only child. But when her ex-husband appears at her door without warning one day, her comfortable world is shattered. When Detective Kusanagi of the Tokyo Police tries to piece together the events of that day, he finds himself confronted by the most puzzling, mysterious circumstances he has ever investigated. Nothing quite makes sense, and it will take a genius to understand the genius behind this particular crime... One of the biggest-selling Japanese thrillers ever, and the inspiration for a cult film, The Devotion of Suspect X is now being discovered across the world. Its blend of a page-turning story, evocative Tokyo setting and utterly surprising ending make it a must-read for anyone interested in international fiction.

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Detective Galileo

Detective Galileo is a 8-book series with 8 primary works first released in 1998 with contributions by Keigo Higashino, 东野圭吾, and 東野圭吾.

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Detective Galileo (English Translation)

Detective Galileo (English Translation) is a 4-book series with 4 primary works first released in 2005 with contributions by Keigo Higashino.

The Devotion of Suspect X
Salvation of a Saint
A Midsummer's Equation
Silent Parade

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One thing is for sure, his books are definitely page turners.

July 7, 2023

The ending is astounding. I'm just obsessed honestly

May 30, 2021

I'm not the biggest fan of crime fiction, and picked this up in a charity shop but it's brilliant!

February 18, 2023