The Man Who Died Seven Times

By: YASUHIKO NISHIZAWA

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Synopsis: A subversively cozy Japanese crime novel with an ingenious Groundhog Day twist: a teenager&’s time-loop race to solve—and possibly prevent—his grandfather&’s murder!Contemporary Japanese legend Yasuhiko Nishizawa makes his English-language debut with this slick, funny murder mystery which adds a sci-fi twist to an age-old setup: a murder in a wealthy family with an inheritance at stake.Hisataro, a young member of the wealthy Fuchigami family, has a mysterious ability. Every now and then, against his will, he falls into a time-loop in which he is obliged to re-live the same day a total of 9 times. Little does he know how useful this ability will be, until one day, his grandfather mysteriously dies...As he returns to the day of the murder time and again, Hisataro begins to unravel its secrets. With a sizeable inheritance up for grabs, motives abound, and everyone is a suspect. Can Hisataro solve the mystery of his grandfather&’s death before his powers run out?Written in a witty, lighthearted voice, this clever and playful book will appeal to fans of both traditional murder mysteries as well as readers of cozy mysteries. It's a delightful treat for fans of the intricate plotting of Agatha Christie, the gentle humor of Richard Osman, and audacious inventiveness of Stuart Turton.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 288 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781805335443
Related ISBNs:: 9781805335436
Publisher:: Steerforth Press
Date of Addition:: 07/29/25
Copyrighted By:: Yasuhiko Nishizawa
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Translator:: Jesse Kirkwood