Michael Pronko

Michael Pronko

2 Series

Michael Pronko, based in Tokyo, is the author of the Detective Hiroshi series. His first book in the series, The Last Train, won the 2018 Shelf Unbound Best Independently Published Book and the 2017 Book Excellence Awards Best Mystery.

Beauty and Chaos, the first book in the Tokyo Moments series by Michael Pronko, blends memoir, travelogue, and cultural guide. After over two decades in Tokyo, Pronko unveils the city's underlying essence. He delves into unique experiences such as bonsai houses, pachinko parlors, and the art of chopstick use. Through these, he uncovers the profound meanings and everyday joys of life in Tokyo, the world's largest city.

Detective Hiroshi

The Last Train

(2017)

The Moving Blade

(2018)

Tokyo Traffic

(2020)

Tokyo Zangyo

(2021)

Azabu Getaway

(2022)

Shitamachi Scam

(2023)

A-maze-ing Tokyo Non-Fiction

Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life

(2009)

Tokyo's Mystery Deepens

(2014)

Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo

(2015)

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