Have you ever experienced a spine-chilling sensation while reading a mystery novel ❓❓❓
Name of Book: Strange Pictures
Author: Uketsu
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Publication Date: Jan 16, 2025
No. of Pages: 240
Format: Netgalley Digital
A Japanese mystery horror bestseller, revolving around a series of creepy drawings, in which the reader is the detective - from the Youtube sensation Uketsu.
A series of drawings by a pregnant woman conceal a chilling warning.
A child's picture of his home contains within it a dark secret message.
A sketch made by a murder victim in his final moments leads an amateur sleuth into a terrifying investigation.
Can you find the hidden clues in these strange pictures and discover what connects them all? When you do, a sinister truth will be revealed.
Uketsu is an enigmatic Youtuber and author, specializing in horror and mystery. He always appear in videos wearing a white mask and black body stocking, with his voice digitally distorted. His true identity is unknown. Strange Pictures has already sold more than 600,000 copies in Japan and the foreign translation rights are being quickly bought up across the world. Strange Houses and Strange Buildings are also forthcoming from Pushkin Vertigo.
My Opinion
Strange Pictures by Uketsu is a haunting thriller with pictures as clues for the readers to uncover the killer. I have never read anything as fascinating and thrilling as this book. Uketsu's unique writing style brings the characters to life, making them feel almost tangible. The story masterfully intertwines three separate narratives into one, weaving in spine-chilling details that kept me on edge. Each twist and turn added to the suspense, making it impossible to put the book down.
The eerie atmosphere and unsettling imagery heightened the tension, making every reveal even more shocking. The climax was so intense that my heart nearly leapt into my throat, leaving me both breathless and awestruck. Every character was distinct and unforgettable, lingering in my mind long after I turned the last page. It felt as if I was living among them, trapped in the book’s haunting world. This is a masterpiece of mystery and horror, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves an intelligent and immersive thriller. The book deserves 5 stars.
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