A hugely enjoyable page-turning classic Japanese mystery with an ingenious conclusion from the
author of The Decagon House Murders translated into English for the first time Don't miss this
beautifully constructed highly entertaining and atmospheric murder mystery--its propulsive
plot makes for a compelling page-turning read. As they do every year a small group of
acquaintances pay a visit to the remote castle-like Water Mill House home to the reclusive
Fujinuma Kiichi son of a famous artist who has lived his life behind a rubber mask ever since
a disfiguring car accident. This year however the visit is disrupted by an impossible
disappearance the theft of a painting and a series of baffling murders. The brilliant Kiyoshi
Shimada arrives to investigate. But will he get to the truth and will you too be able to solve
the mystery of the Mill House Murders?
