A thrilling and satisfying new mystery featuring Keigo Higashino’s enduringly popular Detective Galileo, first introduced in The Devotion of Suspect X. The body of a young man is found floating in Tokyo Bay, but his death was no accident. Ryota Uetsuji was shot, and his live-in girlfriend, Sonoka Shimauchi, has vanished. When detectives from the Homicide Squad discover she was a victim of domestic abuse, they initially suspect her, but her airtight alibi forces them to turn to the brilliant Detective Galileo to solve the impossible case.

Why You Should Read?

• Experience the return of the iconic Detective Galileo in a complex, high-stakes mystery.
• Follow a gripping investigation that challenges the boundaries of logic and forensic science.
• Enjoy a masterfully plotted narrative from one of the world's most celebrated crime writers.

About the Author

Keigo Higashino is a prolific and internationally acclaimed Japanese author best known for his intricate mystery novels. He has won numerous prestigious awards, including the Naoki Prize and the Edogawa Rampo Prize. His work, particularly the Detective Galileo series, has been adapted into successful films and television dramas, cementing his status as a titan of contemporary crime fiction.