About the book
'Fascinating and thought provoking with some genuine surprises and incredibly clever ideas that kept me thinking about it long after I finished it… a Japanese Black Mirror!' Ajay Chowdhury, author of The Waiter
Some mother-in-laws are hard. This one might be murder.
Miyako suspects her mother-in-law is a murderer. It’s not just a case of them rubbing each other up the wrong way – there is definitely something suspicious going on. But Miyako isn’t exactly what she seems either. Her husband has no idea about her past life as a secret agent. When she decides to use her professional skills to investigate her mother-in-law, the delicate equilibrium of their lives is thrown wildly out of balance.
Many decades later, in a future world where electronic communication has been irrevocably compromised, confidential messages must be delivered by trusted couriers like Mito. But one delivery pulls Mito into a conspiracy beyond his wildest imaginings, and forces him into a race against time to defeat a world-changing technological threat.
Seesaw Monster contains two sharp, thrilling linked novellas - SEESAW MONSTER and SPIN MONSTER - from the bestselling and multi-award-winning writer Kotaro Isaka, internationally celebrated for his offbeat humour and inventive talent for twists.
PRAISE FOR KOTARO ISAKA:
‘Unlike anything you're likely to have read before . . . white-hot with double-crosses’ Financial Times
‘Entertaining . . . high-speed . . . with lots of twists and turns’ The Times
‘Thoroughly enjoyable’ Guardian
Editions of Seesaw Monster
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781787304727
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781529935981
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781787304734
- EBook
- ISBN 9781529935998
Read an Excerpt
'Fascinating and thought provoking with some genuine surprises and incredibly clever ideas that kept me thinking about it long after I finished it… a Japanese Black Mirror!' Ajay Chowdhury, author of The Waiter
Some mother-in-laws are hard. This one might be murder.
Miyako suspects her mother-in-law is a murderer. It’s not just a case of them rubbing each other up the wrong way – there is definitely something suspicious going on. But Miyako isn’t exactly what she seems either. Her husband has no idea about her past life as a secret agent. When she decides to use her professional skills to investigate her mother-in-law, the delicate equilibrium of their lives is thrown wildly out of balance.
Many decades later, in a future world where electronic communication has been irrevocably compromised, confidential messages must be delivered by trusted couriers like Mito. But one delivery pulls Mito into a conspiracy beyond his wildest imaginings, and forces him into a race against time to defeat a world-changing technological threat.
Seesaw Monster contains two sharp, thrilling linked novellas - SEESAW MONSTER and SPIN MONSTER - from the bestselling and multi-award-winning writer Kotaro Isaka, internationally celebrated for his offbeat humour and inventive talent for twists.
PRAISE FOR KOTARO ISAKA:
‘Unlike anything you're likely to have read before . . . white-hot with double-crosses’ Financial Times
‘Entertaining . . . high-speed . . . with lots of twists and turns’ The Times
‘Thoroughly enjoyable’ Guardian
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seesaw Monster about?
'Fascinating and thought provoking with some genuine surprises and incredibly clever ideas that kept me thinking about it long after I finished it… a Japanese Black Mirror!' Ajay Chowdhury, author of The Waiter
Some mother-in-laws are hard. This one might be murder.
Miyako suspects her mother-in-law is a murderer. It’s not just a case of them rubbing each other up the wrong way – there is definitely something suspicious going on. But Miyako isn’t exactly what she seems either. Her husband has no idea about her past life as a secret agent. When she decides to use her professional skills to investigate her mother-in-law, the delicate equilibrium of their lives is thrown wildly out of balance.
Many decades later, in a future world where electronic communication has been irrevocably compromised, confidential messages must be delivered by trusted couriers like Mito. But one delivery pulls Mito into a conspiracy beyond his wildest imaginings, and forces him into a race against time to defeat a world-changing technological threat.
Seesaw Monster contains two sharp, thrilling linked novellas - SEESAW MONSTER and SPIN MONSTER - from the bestselling and multi-award-winning writer Kotaro Isaka, internationally celebrated for his offbeat humour and inventive talent for twists.
PRAISE FOR KOTARO ISAKA:
‘Unlike anything you're likely to have read before . . . white-hot with double-crosses’ Financial Times
‘Entertaining . . . high-speed . . . with lots of twists and turns’ The Times
‘Thoroughly enjoyable’ Guardian
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Seesaw Monster?
Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction > Espionage and spy thriller
Where can I read a sample of Seesaw Monster?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781787304727
How long is Seesaw Monster and how many pages does it have?
Seesaw Monster has 352 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Seesaw Monster?
Kotaro Isaka
Who is the Publisher of the book Seesaw Monster?
Random House
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Seesaw Monster is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781787304727) and paperback(ISBN 9781529935981) and paperback(ISBN 9781787304734) and ebook(ISBN 9781529935998)
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