The Inugami Curse is by Seishi Yokomizo. The second book in the historical fiction Detective Kindaichi mysteries. Set in 1940s Japan, Detective Kindaichi is called in to solve a series of mysterious deaths related to the will of the head of the Inugami clan. This is the first Japanese mystery I have read and I admit I found it convoluted with a large cast of characters. I am probably missing a lot due to my lack of understanding of Japanese culture. I did enjoy it and would like to read more Japanese mysteries in translation and in this series in particular.
Ratings: 9th grade - 7 out of 10 - AC (mature thematic content).
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