A kirin statue guards the Nihonbashi district of Tokyo, but a murdered man's body is found on the bridge, stabbed in the chest. A young man named Yashima is injured in a car accident and found with the murdered man's wallet. Tokyo Police Detective Kyoichiro Kaga is assigned to investigate the murder and must uncover the connection between the two.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2024
Publisher: Minotaur Books,US

In the bustling Nihonbashi district of Tokyo, an extraordinary statue of a legendary Japanese creature, the kirin, stands watch over the area from the iconic Nihonbashi bridge. However, the tranquility of the night is shattered when the lifeless body of a murdered man is discovered on the bridge, stabbed in the chest beneath the statue of the winged beast. It seems like an isolated incident, but the truth is far more intricate. The man was actually killed a few hundred feet away, and his body was carefully moved to its current position.

On the same night, a young man named Yashima finds himself in a harrowing car accident as he desperately tries to evade the authorities. Surprisingly, the police discover the wallet of the murdered man on him. Despite their lack of any known connection, Yashima becomes the prime suspect in the investigation.

Determined to unravel the mystery, Tokyo Police Detective Kyoichiro Kaga takes on the case. As he delves deeper into the investigation, Kaga realizes that the truth lies hidden in the shadows of the past. He must navigate through a web of lies, deceit, and unexpected revelations to uncover the truth behind the murder and the connection between the murdered man and Yashima.

Kaga's journey takes him down a treacherous path, where he encounters a cast of characters with their own secrets and motivations. He uncovers a web of lies and deceit that stretches far beyond the boundaries of the Nihonbashi district, and he must confront the dark forces that are at play.

Wings of the Kirin is a gripping mystery that blends elements of classic crime with psychological depth and atmospheric storytelling. Finalist for both an Edgar Award and a CWA Dagger, Keigo Higashino is a master of classic crime who has captivated readers worldwide with his intricate plots and unforgettable characters. In this novel, he once again delivers a suspenseful and compelling tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

Weight: 316g
Dimension: 137 x 210 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250905291