Keigo Higashino
3 SeriesKeigo Higashino is a renowned Japanese author of mystery novels, comparable to James Patterson and Tom Clancy in popularity. He won the Edogawa Rampo Prize for his novel Hokago at age 27 and the Mystery Writers of Japan Inc. award for Himitsu (Naoko in English). His novel The Devotion of Suspect X sold 800,000 copies in its first year in Japan, securing the Naoki Prize and a film adaptation.
In Keigo Higashino's standalone novel, "The Miracles of the Namiya General Store," three criminals take refuge in an abandoned store after a robbery. Unexpectedly, a letter requesting advice arrives through the store's mail slot. Over one night, the trio assumes the role of the store's former owner, who was known for providing thoughtful advice. As they respond to letters from various seekers of guidance, their interactions lead to profound changes in their lives and those of the correspondents. By morning, the experience transforms everyone involved.
