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Journey Under the Midnight Sun (白夜行, Byakuyakō) (also published in English as Under the Midnight Sun) [1] is a mystery novel written by Keigo Higashino, first serialized in the monthly novel magazine Subaru from Shueisha from January 1997 to January 1999. The entire volume was published in August 1999 and became a bestseller.
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Keigo Higashino (Japanese: 東野 圭吾, Hepburn: Higashino Keigo, born February 4, 1958) is a Japanese author chiefly known for his mystery novels. He served as the 13th President of Mystery Writers of Japan from 2009 to 2013.
In "Journey Under the Midnight Sun," Ryo Kirihara and Yukiho Karasawa are the main protagonists. They are supported by a range of characters, including Yukiho's father, Kaga, Shinozaki, Komatsu, Yasuko Hanaoka, Shinji Togashi, Jun'ichi Aoyama, Rie Takemura, and Kazuki Hanaoka.
The main characters in 'Journey Under the Midnight Sun' are Ryo, a young man whose parents were involved in the unsolved murder case, and Yukiho, the daughter of the murder victim. The story follows their lives and the impact of the murder on their paths.
Oct 9, 2015 · Journey Under the Midnight Sun is a dark, convoluted tale, marked by Higashino’s characteristic sleight of hand. The novel opens in Osaka in the early 1970s – Homicide Detective Junzo Sasagaki is taking a walk on his day off when he sees a group of police cars converge on an abandoned building.
Sep 1, 1996 · Additionally, a special call-out for the way Mr. Higashino develops his characters and varies the novel's rhythm by rotating first-person narrators, the inclusion of backstory and, most especially, the author's impeccable timing.
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Keigo Higashino is a master at storytelling, and if you love murder mysteries novels, then his books are worth reading. Book Series In Order » Authors » Keigo Higashino. Complete order of Keigo Higashino books in Publication Order and Chronological Order.
