The Lady Killer by Masako Togawa (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Lady Killer by Masako Togawa, Simon Grove A classic mystery from one of Japans best-loved crime writers. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Lady Killer leads a double life in the shadow world of Tokyos singles bars and nightclubs. By day a devoted husband and hard worker, by night he cruises nightclubs cafes and cinemas in search of lonely single women to seduce.But now the hunter is being hunted, and in his wake lies a trail of gruesome murders. Who is the culprit? The answer lies tangled in a web of clues, and to find it he must accept that nothing is what it seems. Author Biography Masako Togawa (1931-2016) was born in Tokyo. Her father died when she was young, and after leaving school she worked as a typist for some years, before stepping onto the stage as a cabaret performer in 1954. She soon began to write backstage during the breaks between her performances, and in 1962, her debut novel The Master Key was published, and won the Edogawa Rampo Prize. She went on to become a hugely successful crime writer, but continued to lead a colourful parallel life as a singer, actress, feminist, nightclub owner and gay icon. She died in 2016 at the age of 83. Review Full of subtly menacing tensions and sharp psychological insights, told in lean, sparsely ornamented style. This one is a must for the discerning reader. - KirkusLong established in Japan, [Togawas] books have benefited from sensitive translation to enjoy a well-deserved second life. — Daily MailThe PD James of Japan. - Times Literary SupplementTheres a great and distinct timbre to this book … it certainly has the cleverness ultimately to keep a genre reader really satisfied. — The Bookbag"Even when you think you know just where the book is headed… you dont… Thoroughly enjoyable." — Davids Book World Long Description A classic mystery from one of Japans best-loved crime writers. The Lady Killer leads a double life in the shadow world of Tokyos singles bars and nightclubs. By day a devoted husband and hard worker, by night he cruises nightclubs cafes and cinemas in search of lonely single women to seduce. But now the hunter is being hunted, and in his wake lies a trail of gruesome murders. Who is the culprit? The answer lies tangled in a web of clues, and to find it he must accept that nothing is what it seems. Review Quote Full of subtly menacing tensions and sharp psychological insights, told in lean, sparsely ornamented style. This one is a must for the discerning reader. - Kirkus The PD James of Japan. - Times Literary Supplement Theres a great and distinct timbre to this book ... it certainly has the cleverness ultimately to keep a genre reader really satisfied. -- The Bookbag "Even when you think you know just where the book is headed... you dont... Thoroughly enjoyable." -- Davids Book World Details ISBN1782273646 Author Simon Grove Publisher Pushkin Press Language English Year 2018 ISBN-10 1782273646 ISBN-13 9781782273646 Format Paperback Media Book Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Japanese Pages 224 DEWEY 895.6/35 Series Pushkin Vertigo Publication Date 2018-04-26 UK Release Date 2018-04-26 Imprint Pushkin Vertigo AU Release Date 2018-04-26 Audience General NZ Release Date 2018-04-23 Translator Simon Grove We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123833277;

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