Tokyo Express

Tokyo Express is a classic Japanese crime novel by Seichō Matsumoto that turns a seemingly simple case into a complex puzzle of timing, alibis, and hidden connections. When two bodies are discovered on a beach, investigators initially suspect a straightforward double suicide. However, a persistent detective begins to question inconsistencies in the timeline and travel records, slowly uncovering a web of deception involving train schedules, business dealings, and secret relationships. As the investigation deepens, the case evolves into a meticulous battle of logic and observation.