From the acclaimed international bestseller Keigo Higashino (The Devotion of Suspect X) comes a sweeping novel in the tradition of Les Miserables and Crime and Punishment. This is the compelling story of a brutal crime and the two teenagers―Ryo, the son of the murdered man, and Yukiho, the daughter of the main suspect―whose lives remain inextricably linked over the twenty-year search for the truth behind the crime. In Osaka in 1973, the body of a murdered man is found in an abandoned building. Investigating the crime, Detective SasagakI is unable to find the killer. Over the next twenty years, through the lens of a succession of characters, Higashino tells the story of two teens, Ryo and Yukiho, whose lives are most affected by the crime, and the obsessed detective, Sasagaki, who continues to investigate the murder, looking for the elusive truth. Under the Midnight Sun is a complex, psychological novel about crime and its after-effects by one the most read and most accomplished contemporary mystery author. A twisting, compelling work that will astonish and delight Higashino’s old fans and new readers alike. Have you ever thought how interesting the world that opens wide through the pages of a book is? Reading is not just a routine activity, but also an unlimited adventure into imagination and knowledge. Reading sharpens the mind, opens insight, and enriches vocabulary. It is the door to the infinite world beyond us. Set a specific time to read every day. From reading before bed to making time in the morning, reading habits can be formed with consistency. Choose books according to your interests and literacy level. Start with a book that suits your reading desires and abilities. Find a quiet, comfortable place to read. Adequate lighting, a comfortable chair, and a little background music can create a better reading experience. Join a reading group or literacy forum. Discuss the books you read and get recommendations from fellow readers. Make notes or journal about the books you have read.