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The Devotion of Suspect X (容疑者Xの献身, Yōgisha Ekkusu no Kenshin) is a 2005 novel by Keigo Higashino, the first in his Detective Galileo series and is his most acclaimed work thus far. The novel won him numerous awards, including the 134th Naoki Prize, which is a highly regarded award in Japan.
- Keigo Higashino
- 2005
Aug 29, 2005 · These are the questions that haunt the characters of The Devotion of Suspect X, a gripping and ingenious thriller by Keigo Higashino. Keigo Higashino is one of the most renowned and acclaimed mystery writers in Japan, and The Devotion of Suspect X is his best-selling and most celebrated work.
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- 2005
- Keigo Higashino
- Hardcover
But when her ex-husband appears at her door without warning one day, her comfortable world is shattered. When Detective Kusanagi of the Tokyo Police tries to piece together the events of that day, he finds himself confronted by the most puzzling, mysterious circumstances he has ever investigated.
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- Keigo Higashino
Brief Synopsis. Set in modern-day Tokyo, "The Devotion of Suspect X" revolves around the lives of three main characters: Yasuko Hanaoka, a single mother working in a bento shop; Tetsuya Ishigami, a brilliant mathematician and Yasuko's neighbor; and Detective Kusanagi, who is assigned to investigate a murder case.
Book Summary. Winner of the prestigious Naoki Prize for Best Novel— the equivalent of the National Book Award. Yasuko Hanaoka is a divorced, single mother who thought she had finally escaped her abusive ex-husband Togashi.
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- Keigo Higashino
Feb 28, 2012 · The Devotion of Suspect X. A Detective Galileo Novel. Detective Galileo Series (Volume 1) Author: Keigo Higashino, translated by Alexander O. Smith. Honors. Read Excerpt. About This Book. The first major English pubication of the award-winning work by one of Japan's best-loved and best-selling novelists. Read More. Page Count. 320. Genre. Mystery.
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Apr 10, 2024 · What is The Devotion of Suspect X about? The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino is a riveting tale that intertwines mathematics, mystery, and unrequited love. The story follows Tetsuya Ishigami, a genius mathematician, who concocts an elaborate plan to cover up the murder committed by his neighbor, Yasuko Hanaoka, in an attempt to protect ...
