"Keigo Higashino was not merely a mystery writer; he was a literary force who transformed the landscape of crime fiction. His stories, rich with human emotion and intricate plotting, touched the hearts of over 100 million readers worldwide. He showed us that the greatest mysteries are not about who did it, but why."
— Memorial Tribute
Latest News
July 23, 2026
Keigo Higashino Passes Away at 68
The beloved Japanese mystery author died after a battle with colorectal cancer. His passing marks the end of an era in world literature.
Read ObituaryAugust 5, 2026
Final Novel "Eternal Memory" to Be Released
Higashino's 106th and final work, "Eternal Memory," will be published posthumously. It completes the Detective Galileo series.
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Biography
From an engineer to one of the world's most translated authors — his incredible journey.
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Reading Order
Complete reading guides for the Galileo and Kaga series.
A Literary Legacy
106Works Published
100M+Copies Sold Worldwide
30+Languages Translated
2Legendary Detective Series