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The Makoto Murders

(Author: Richard Jerram)

A pitch-black, "Dexter"-meets-"Tokyo Vice" thriller from the winner of the CWA Debut Dagger Award! Perfect for fans of Bella Mackie’s "How to Kill Your Family" and Oyinkan Braithwaite’s "My Sister, the Serial Killer".

Ken Kato is a half-British, half-Japanese photojournalist in Tokyo working for a sensationalist weekly tabloid. Years after gaining notoriety for photographing a tsunami victim instead of saving him, Kato faces professional irrelevancy. To reignite his career, he decides to manufacture his own tabloid scoops by turning into a serial killer—ensuring he is always the first photographer on the scene.

As his gruesome photos skyrocket the magazine's sales, Kato targets men and women who share the name "Makoto"—the object of his unhealthy obsession. With suspicious police officers closing in and an editor who turns a blind eye to boost circulation, Kato navigates a dangerous game of ambition and murder.

The Makoto Murders is a razor-sharp, chilling satire that skewers society’s ghoulish obsession with true crime, media exploitation, and dark ambitions.

Key Highlights:

• Award-Winning Debut: Written by Richard Jerram, winner of the Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger Award.

• Pitch-Black Satire: A thrilling exploration of media sensationalism, true crime fascination, and moral corruption.

• Atmospheric Tokyo Setting: Blends grit, Japanese pop culture, and suspenseful crime noir.