Around the World in 18 Sleuths
Traveling in my armchair through detective fiction, songs, movies, food, and crafts
A successful entrepreneur in the mushroom industry, Jaakko Kaunismaa, is shocked when his doctor tells him that he’s dying. Someone has slowly but surely been poisoning him. Determined to find out who wants him dead, Jaakko embarks on a suspenseful rollercoaster journey full of unusual characters, bizarre situations and unexpected twists. At least, that’s the…
A talented young student from a wealthy family commits suicide in a public park. Set in Moscow in 1876, the inexperienced police detective Erast Fandorin investigates this seemingly open-and-shut case – and in doing so, uncovers a deadly terrorist conspiracy of worldwide proportions. A promising premise to Boris Akunin’s “The Winter Queen”! π€© I’m excited…
Off to the kitchen! I’m making dhal to start off The Adventures of Feluda by Satyajit Ray. This edition contains four novellas featuring the young Bengali detective Feluda: “The Golden Fortress”, “The Buccaneer of Bombay”, “Mystery at Golok Lodge” and “Trouble in the Graveyard”. Feluda is an avid reader himself and a big fan of…
The Japanese word “tsundoku” (η© γ θͺ) describes the habit of buying books and not reading them. I’m certainly guilty of having books piling up unread on my bookshelves and floors. I do have every intention of reading them – someday at least! π For now, I’m happy to get through my 18 Sleuths pile….
Starting my reading adventure in style: Seicho Matsumoto’s “Inspector Imanishi Investigates” from 1961 with a cup of matcha. Also pictured below: sticky rice, edamame, and soy sauce. Yes! π Matsumoto’s crime novel revolves around a dead body found under a stationary train and Inspector Imanishi from the Homicide Division of Tokyo Metropolitan Police, who investigates…