Death on Gokumon Island

By: Seishi Yokomizo

Narrated by: Akira Matsumoto

A fiendish classic locked room murder mystery, from one of Japan’s greatest crime writers, Seishi Yokomizo.

Kosuke Kindaichi arrives on the remote Gokumon Island bearing tragic news—the son of one of the island’s most important families has died, on a troop transport ship bringing him back home after the Second World War. But Kindaichi has not come merely as a messenger—with his last words, the dying man warned that his three step-sisters’ lives would now be in danger. The scruffy detective is determined to get to the bottom of this mysterious prophesy, and to protect the three women if he can.

As Kosuke Kindaichi attempts to unravel the island’s secrets, a series of gruesome murders begins. He investigates, but soon finds himself in mortal danger from both the unknown killer and the clannish locals, who resent this outsider meddling in their affairs.

©2022 Seishi Yokomizo (P)2022 Bolinda Publishing

Fascinating

the setting for the story is very very strong, the mistery is well constructed and the ending wraps everything neatly. shocking ending too.
The narrator is fantastic at portraying emotion and the protagonist's quirks. So good in fact, that if a reader prefers a dryer and/or blander narration it may get in the way of their enjoyment.

Unique and imaginative

Set on an island in Japan shortly after WWII. Fascinating setting and characters. Due to the large cast of characters, was a little hard to follow in audio format. Narration was very annoying- especially of the main character who was portrayed with a stammer. Resolution was extremely satisfying- surprising, yet believable within the confines of a “locked room” island mystery.

Intriguing

Very well thought out. Very intriguing and enjoyable to listen to. Highly recommend! Take the time.

Narrator isn’t good

Love this author but couldn’t listen to this narrator! One of the voices he does in the book is just awful and difficult to listen. Had to just buy the paper book.

Great writing just filled with misogyny from Japanese culture & the post WW2 time period.

Not my fav of this author & the plot hinges so much on misogyny in Japanese culture in particular from the post WW2 time period. It’s upsetting for sure the resolution is very upsetting.