Honda, Tetsuya

Libraries working to encourage more internationally minded readers will want to enable listening in. ["An intricate plot, stylish writing, a particularly nasty villain, splendidly developed characters, and innovative police [procedures]": LJ 6/1/17 review of the Minotaur: St. Martin's hc.]

This follow-up to The Silent Dead features an intricate plot, stylish writing, a particularly nasty villain, splendidly developed characters, and innovative police procedurals. Admirers of Nicolás Obregón's Blue Light Yokohama and Keigo Higashino's Malice will enjoy getting to know Himekawa and her team. [See Prepub Alert, 1/30/17.]

Making its U.S. debut, this Japanese best seller is finely tuned, with extreme twists and surprises. Honda has created a powerful protagonist in Lt. Himekawa, who will leave readers wanting more. This fun summer escapade will be savored by mystery and suspense readers.