Mystery/Thriller Book Club (April): The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji

Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-04:00

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Mystery\/Thriller Book Club (April): The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji
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Join us for The Dogeared Page’s semi-monthly Mystery & Thriller Book Club! This month, we're venturing somewhere truly sinister.
Our April read is The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji, a landmark of Japanese mystery fiction that sparked an entire revival of the classic puzzle mystery genre. First published in 1987, it follows members of a university mystery club who travel to a remote island to visit the Decagon House, a ten-sided mansion and the site of a gruesome unsolved mass murder. Then, one by one, they start to disappear…
Fiendishly plotted, scrupulously fair-play (all the clues are there if you know where to look), and building to a conclusion that will leave you reeling, this is essential reading for any fan of locked-room mysteries and golden age-style whodunits. (Fair warning: you'll want to take notes.)
Get together with your fellow mystery lovers for a lively discussion of the book: what worked, what didn't, and what clues you caught… or missed. Expect thoughtful conversation and different takes. All opinions are welcome here: we listen and we don’t judge.
There's no fee to attend, but we do encourage you to support the shop by purchasing your copy of the book from us. Can't make it in person or prefer a different format? We've got you covered — shop with us online to get what you need:
Paperback: https://bookshop.org/a/118132/9781782276340
E-Book: https://bookshop.org/a/118132/9781782276357
Audiobook (via Libro.fm): https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9798765017142-the-decagon-house-murders?bookstore=thedogearedpage
Whether you're a longtime mystery devotee or just discovering the genre, we'd love to have you. Come for the book, stay for the discussion.
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