The Devil's Flute Murders Category_NOVELTY perch on a rock

perch on a rock

'Extraordinary - written with a clarity and a clear-eyed wit to put the professional food-writing fraternity to shame' Observer

and acting like her safety is his job

a “brave and heartbreaking novel that digs its claws into you and doesn’t let go

truly with a style all her own

The Devil's Flute Murders Category_NOVELTY perch on a rockThe Devils Flute Murders by Seishi Yokomizo is a brilliantly plotted Japanese mystery that pairs an intricate puzzle with a rich, shadowy atmosphere. If you enjoy classic whodunits with unsettling undertones, this one draws you in from the first page. Set in post war Japan, the story begins with a baffling death and a trail of strange clues, rumours and family secrets. As the case deepens, Yokomizo steadily widens the circle of suspects, weaving