<p>"A master crime writer . . . Seicho Matsumoto's thrillers dissect Japanese society."—The New York Times Book Review<br><br>"A stellar psychological thriller with a surprising and immensely satisfying resolution that flows naturally from the book's complex characterizations.Readers will agree that Matsumoto (1909–1992) deserves his reputation as Japan's Georges Simenon.-Publishers Weekly.<br><br>While on a business trip to Kobe...