Keigo Higashino is a renowned Japanese author of many thriller novels, including his bestseller The Devotion of Suspect X. Born in Osaka, Japan in 1958, Higashino started his career in the field of writing in the early 1980s and became one of the most celebrated authors in Japan and all over the world.
The Devotion of Suspect X is considered as one of Higashino’s most famous works. The gripping psychological thriller has captivated the readers from all over the world, and the novel has been adapted into a film as well. In India, the movie Jaane Jaan, released in 2023 on Netflix, is an official adaption from the Higashino’s book.
Published in 2005, the novel tells the story of an impeccable mathematician who complexes himself in a murder case. The novel has been praised for its multifaceted plot, well-developed characters, and master storytelling.
Keigo Higashino has authored many other novels and short stories, many of which have been adapted into films, TV dramas, and stage plays. His novel The Devotion of Suspect X stands as a testament to his ability as a writer and his talent to craft engaging and suspenseful narratives that engrosses readers like anything.