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When a university mystery club travels to an island that witnessed a brutal multiple murder the previous year, they quickly discover the dead are not the only ones in danger. Night after night, an unseen assailant begins picking them off, forcing the remaining members to confront the mysteries of the past. The story culminates in a surprising revelation that ties the new killings to the events that unfolded a year before. The Decagon House Murders is also noted for its role in revitalizing goldenβage style detective fiction in Japan, sparking a renewed focus on fairβplay clues and intricate plotting.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Yukito Ayatsuji
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