Little Sparrow Murders

Description: "The scruffy detective Kosuke Kindaichi returns to solve another satisfying stand-alone murder mystery. An old friend of Kosuke Kindaichi's invites the scruffy detective to visit the remote mountain village of Onikobe in order to look into a twenty-year-old murder case. But no sooner has Kindaichi arrived than a new series of murders strikes the village -- several bodies are discovered staged in bizarre poses, and it soon becomes clear that the victims are being killed using methods that match the lyrics of an old local children's song.The legendary sleuth investigates, but soon realises that he must unravel the dark and tangled history of the village, as well as that of its rival families, to get to the truth"--

Review Quotes: "The Little Sparrow Murders... is the latest of Seishi Yokomizo's classic Japanese crime novels to be reissued. This one, originally published in 1971, is a bloody feast of multiple murders in a terrorized mountain community. Kosuke Kindaichi, the requisite sleuth, seems to be behind at every step -- but when he catches up and determines the culprit you will be, as I was, quite surprised."
--Sarah Weinman, The New York Times

"Embarking on a journey through the captivating world of Seishi Yokomizo's crime fiction is a thrilling adventure. His works, rich with the essence of the Golden Age of crime writing and imbued with a unique Japanese flair. From the chilling 'The Honjin Murders' to the intriguing 'The Little Sparrow Murders', each book showcases Yokomizo's mastery of the genre. As you delve into these tales of mystery and suspense, you'll find yourself immersed in the intricate plots and compelling narratives that have made Yokomizo a beloved figure in Japanese literature. So, if you're searching for your next crime read, look no further than the works of Seishi Yokomizo."
--Japan Nakama