Murder at Mount Fuji

Step into a classic, atmospheric cozy mystery from Japan's Queen of Crime, Shizuko Natsuki—hailed as 'The Agatha Christie of Japan' and a Sunday Times bestseller!

About the Book: When American student Jane Prescott is invited by her classmate Chiyo to spend the holidays at a luxurious snow-bound mansion at the foot of Mount Fuji, she eagerly accepts. Chiyo is the heiress to one of Japan's wealthiest pharmaceutical dynasties, headed by the formidable patriarch Yohei "Grandpa" Wada. As the family gathers and festivities begin, a horrific shock shatters the night: Chiyo bursts into the room covered in blood, holding a knife, and screaming that she has killed her grandfather. While the rest of the wealthy family quickly closes ranks to protect their own, Jane is left with mounting questions. Could her timid, gentle friend truly be capable of such brutality? Did another member of the Wada clan stand to inherit everything with the patriarch's demise? Packed with unforgettable atmosphere, rich nostalgia, and sharp twists, Murder at Mount Fuji is an undisputed classic whodunit for lovers of Japanese translated fiction and golden-age mystery.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Acclaimed Author: Written by Shizuko Natsuki, universally celebrated as Japan's Queen of Crime and 'The Agatha Christie of Japan.'

• Classic Cozy Mystery: Features a classic locked-room family drama, snowy atmosphere, hidden motives, and clever puzzle-box plotting.

• Translated Fiction Gem: A widely praised Sunday Times bestseller that brings a celebrated voice in Japanese mystery literature to global readers.

• The Perfect Gift: An essential, unputdownable present for fans of classic whodunits, cozy mysteries, and international crime fiction.