About the book
Five killers. One train journey. But who will survive? The original and propulsive thriller from a massive Japanese bestseller.
SHORTLISTED FOR A CWA DAGGER AWARD
Satoshi looks like an innocent schoolboy but he is really a viciously cunning psychopath. Kimura's young son is in a coma thanks to him, and Kimura has tracked him onto the bullet train heading from Tokyo to Morioka to exact his revenge. But Kimura soon discovers that they are not the only dangerous passengers onboard.
Nanao, the self-proclaimed 'unluckiest assassin in the world', and the deadly partnership of Tangerine and Lemon are also travelling to Morioka. A suitcase full of money leads others to show their hands. Why are they all on the same train, and who will get off alive at the last station?
Don’t miss the next thrilling Kotaro Isaka book, HOTEL LUCKY SEVEN, available to pre-order now.
'A locked-room crime drama played out at 200mph' The Times
'A high-octane thriller... Thoroughly enjoyable' Guardian
Readers can't stop reading Bullet Train!
'Original, quirky and highly entertaining'
'A dark-humoured, twisty thriller that's a lot of fun'
'One of the most addictive thrillers I've ever read... smart and cinematic'
'What an original novel! Exciting from beginning to end'
'A whole lot of darkly comic fun'
'A thrilling ride'
Bullet Train was originally published in Japan with the title Maria Beetle.
Editions of Bullet Train
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781529113396
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781529116267
- EBook
- ISBN 9781473596337
- EBook
- ISBN 9781473581432
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781473593176
Read an Excerpt
Five killers. One train journey. But who will survive? The original and propulsive thriller from a massive Japanese bestseller.
SHORTLISTED FOR A CWA DAGGER AWARD
Satoshi looks like an innocent schoolboy but he is really a viciously cunning psychopath. Kimura's young son is in a coma thanks to him, and Kimura has tracked him onto the bullet train heading from Tokyo to Morioka to exact his revenge. But Kimura soon discovers that they are not the only dangerous passengers onboard.
Nanao, the self-proclaimed 'unluckiest assassin in the world', and the deadly partnership of Tangerine and Lemon are also travelling to Morioka. A suitcase full of money leads others to show their hands. Why are they all on the same train, and who will get off alive at the last station?
Don’t miss the next thrilling Kotaro Isaka book, HOTEL LUCKY SEVEN, available to pre-order now.
'A locked-room crime drama played out at 200mph' The Times
'A high-octane thriller... Thoroughly enjoyable' Guardian
Readers can't stop reading Bullet Train!
'Original, quirky and highly entertaining'
'A dark-humoured, twisty thriller that's a lot of fun'
'One of the most addictive thrillers I've ever read... smart and cinematic'
'What an original novel! Exciting from beginning to end'
'A whole lot of darkly comic fun'
'A thrilling ride'
Bullet Train was originally published in Japan with the title Maria Beetle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bullet Train about?
Five killers. One train journey. But who will survive? The original and propulsive thriller from a massive Japanese bestseller.
SHORTLISTED FOR A CWA DAGGER AWARD
Satoshi looks like an innocent schoolboy but he is really a viciously cunning psychopath. Kimura's young son is in a coma thanks to him, and Kimura has tracked him onto the bullet train heading from Tokyo to Morioka to exact his revenge. But Kimura soon discovers that they are not the only dangerous passengers onboard.
Nanao, the self-proclaimed 'unluckiest assassin in the world', and the deadly partnership of Tangerine and Lemon are also travelling to Morioka. A suitcase full of money leads others to show their hands. Why are they all on the same train, and who will get off alive at the last station?
Don’t miss the next thrilling Kotaro Isaka book, HOTEL LUCKY SEVEN, available to pre-order now.
'A locked-room crime drama played out at 200mph' The Times
'A high-octane thriller... Thoroughly enjoyable' Guardian
Readers can't stop reading Bullet Train!
'Original, quirky and highly entertaining'
'A dark-humoured, twisty thriller that's a lot of fun'
'One of the most addictive thrillers I've ever read... smart and cinematic'
'What an original novel! Exciting from beginning to end'
'A whole lot of darkly comic fun'
'A thrilling ride'
Bullet Train was originally published in Japan with the title Maria Beetle.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Bullet Train?
Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction
Where can I read a sample of Bullet Train?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781529113396
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Bullet Train?
Kotaro Isaka
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Bullet Train is available as paperback(ISBN 9781529113396) and paperback(ISBN 9781529116267) and ebook(ISBN 9781473596337) and ebook(ISBN 9781473581432) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781473593176)
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