Soji Shimada

Soji Shimada is a renowned Japanese author, best known for his works in the mystery and thriller genres. He was born in Fukuyama City, which is located in Hiroshima, Japan. Shimada's early education began in his hometown, where he attended Seishikan High School. After completing his secondary education, he went on to pursue higher education at Musashino Art University. It was here that Shimada acquired a degree in Commercial Arts, which laid the foundation for his future creative endeavors.

Soji Shimada's literary career has been marked by his unique storytelling abilities and intricate plotlines, which have captivated readers worldwide. His works often incorporate elements of Japanese culture and tradition, offering a distinct perspective within the mystery and thriller genres. Shimada's writing is characterized by its complexity and attention to detail, which has earned him a reputation as a master of the locked-room mystery. His ability to weave compelling narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats has solidified his position as a prominent figure in Japanese crime fiction. Some of his most notable works include "The Tokyo Zodiac Murders" and "The Village of Eight Graves," both of which have received critical acclaim and international recognition.
御手洗潔 Books
# Title Year
1 The Tokyo Zodiac Murders 1981
2 Murder in the Crooked House 1982
Sōji Shimada Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 One Love Chigusa 2020
Pushkin Vertigo Books
# Title Year
1 I Was Jack Mortimer (By: Ignat Avsey, Alexander Lernet-Holenia) 1933
2 The Murdered Banker (By: Augusto De Angelis) 1935
3 The Hotel of the Three Roses (By: Augusto De Angelis) 1936
4 The Mystery of the Three Orchids (By: Augusto De Angelis) 1942
5 She Who Was No More (By: Thomas Narcejac, Pierre Boileau) 1952
6 Vertigo (By: Thomas Narcejac, Pierre Boileau) 1954
7 The Gravediggers' Bread (By: Frédéric Dard) 1956
8 The Wicked Go to Hell (By: Frédéric Dard) 1956
9 The Executioner Weeps (By: Frédéric Dard) 1956
10 Crush (By: Frédéric Dard) 1959
11 Bird in a Cage (By: Frédéric Dard) 1961
12 The Master Key (By: Masako Togawa) 1962
13 The King of Fools (By: Frédéric Dard) 1962
14 The Lady Killer (By: Masako Togawa) 1963
15 The Disappearance of Signora Giulia (By: Jill Foulston, Piero Chiara) 1970
16 The Meiji Guillotine Murders (By: Futaro Yamada) 1979
17 The Tokyo Zodiac Murders 1981
18 Murder in the Crooked House 1982
19 The Decagon House Murders (By: Yukito Ayatsuji) 1987
20 Justiz (By: Friedrich Dürrenmatt) 1987
21 The Mill House Murders (By: Yukito Ayatsuji) 1988
22 The Inspector of Strange and Unexplained Deaths (By: Louise Lalaurie Rogers, Olivier Barde-Cabuçon) 2012
23 Tench (By: David Colmer, Inge Schilperoord) 2015
24 Resurrection Bay (By: Emma Viskic) 2015
25 Death Going Down (By: María Angélica Bosco) 2017
26 Urgent Matters (By: Sarah Moses, Paula Rodríguez) 2020
27 All Was Lost (By: Steven Maxwell) 2021
28 Those Who Perish (By: Emma Viskic) 2022
29 Nothing Can Hurt You Now (By: Rahul Bery, Simone Campos) 2023
30 Squeaky Clean (By: Callum McSorley) 2023
Soji Shimada Anthologies
# Title Year
1 The Realm of the Impossible 2017