Hideo Yokoyama Books in Order

Hideo Yokoyama is a renowned Japanese fiction writer, drawing from his extensive experience as an investigative reporter with a regional newspaper north of Tokyo. He won the Matsumoto Seicho Prize for his debut work, Kage no kisetsu (Season of Shadows), a collection of police stories. His short story, Doki (Motive), earned the Mystery Writers of Japan Award for Short Stories in 2000. Yokoyama's subsequent novels, including Han'ochi (Half Solved) and 64 Rokuyon (64), solidified his reputation as one of Japan's best-selling authors. He has also written notable works such as Kuraimazu hai (Climber's High), a novel centered on the 1985 JAL Flight 123 crash, and the World War II novel Deguchi no nai umi (Seas with No Exit). Yokoyama's writing career is marked by numerous awards and accolades, showcasing his skill in crafting gripping narratives that capture the complexities of human experience.