Inspector Imanishi Investigates (Penguin Modern Classics)

Step into 1960s Japan with an absolute master of crime fiction in Inspector Imanishi Investigates by Seicho Matsumoto, translated by Beth Cary!

About the Book: When a man’s body is discovered on the rail tracks at Kamata Station in Tokyo, veteran senior inspector Imanishi Eitaro is called in to crack the case. Armed with only two fragile clues—a mysterious, distinctive dialect accent and a single cryptic word, “Kameda”—Imanishi sets aside his beloved bonsai and haikus to embark on a sweeping investigation across Japan, from Osaka to Akita. Alongside junior detective Yoshimura, he tracks the elusive movements of the avant-garde Nouveau Group, a collective of young artists embracing post-war modernism from the West. Hailed by Lee Child as "an irresistible classic" and praised by Paula Hawkins as a "fascinating window into 1960s Japan," this brilliant Penguin Modern Classics edition is a must-read masterpiece of Japanese detective fiction.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Acclaimed Crime Classic: Written by Seicho Matsumoto, the legendary master of Japanese mystery and author of the bestseller Tokyo Express.

• Praise from Bestselling Authors: Endorsed by thriller icons Lee Child and Paula Hawkins.

• Fascinating Historical Setting: Offers an atmospheric, immersive look into Japanese society, culture, and rapid modernization during 1960.

• Classic Procedural Mystery: Follows a methodical, character-driven investigation filled with clever clues, cross-country travel, and psychological depth.

• Penguin Modern Classics Edition: Beautifully curated and translated by Beth Cary, making it a stellar addition to any detective fiction collection.