A Quiet Place: From the bestselling author of Tokyo Express

A thrillingly dark novel from 'Japan's Agatha Christie' (Sunday Times)

While on a business trip to Kobe, Tsuneo Asai receives the shocking news that his wife, Eiko, has died of a heart attack. Eiko had a pre-existing heart condition, so her death wasn't entirely unexpected. However, the unusual circumstances surrounding her demise leave Tsuneo, a softly spoken government bureaucrat, deeply perplexed.

How did his shy and withdrawn wife—who only ventured outside twice a week for haiku meetings—end up dead in a small shop located in a shady Tokyo neighborhood?

Key Discovery and Unfolding Mystery

• Tsuneo visits the boutique owner to apologize for the trouble caused by his wife's death.
• Nearby, he discovers the villa Tachibana—a house infamous for being a meeting place for secret lovers.

As Tsuneo delves deeper into Eiko's recent activities, he uncovers unsettling truths that lead him to an inescapable conclusion: his wife had been living a double life...

This gripping psychological mystery will keep readers on edge with its twists and revelations, as they uncover the secrets of a seemingly ordinary life turned extraordinary.