The Samurai Detectives: Volume 3: The Man in the Mist

The multi-million copy bestselling series returns! Step back into the dark heart of Edo-era Japan, where mystery, swordplay, and human drama converge in the gripping third installment of Shotaro Ikenami’s Samurai Detectives.

About the Book: Late spring has settled over Edo, bringing a deceptive gentleness to the city—but beneath the soft rain and drifting haze, a terrible villainy is taking root. When the fearless swordswoman Mifuyu returns to her secluded lodging, her peace is shattered by a silent, inexplicable, and violent attack. It takes every ounce of her legendary skill to survive the encounter.

Her ally, Daijiro, soon realizes that these were no common burglars; they are mysterious ronin hunting a ghost from the house’s dark past. What begins as a puzzling home invasion quickly spirals into a labyrinthine investigation filled with shifting identities, forgotten residents, and shadowy figures whose true motives are as elusive as the morning mist. Masterfully translated by Yui Kajita, The Man in the Mist is an atmospheric, high-stakes journey into one of the most bewitching periods in Japanese history.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Renowned Series: The third volume of a multi-million copy global bestseller by the legendary Shotaro Ikenami.

• Atmospheric Setting: Expertly captures the unique tension and beauty of Edo-era Japan, blending historical detail with gripping suspense.

• Dynamic Characters: Features the formidable swordswoman Mifuyu and her allies in a high-stakes mystery that tests their loyalties and lethal skills.

• Masterful Plotting: A tense, winding mystery that rewards readers who love intricate character dynamics, sudden action, and psychological depth.