Hideo Yokoyama
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About the Author
Hideo Yokoyama is a Japanese bestselling author of thriller/mystery books. He worked as an investigative journalist with a regional newspaper in Tokyo for over a decade before quitting to start a career as a fiction writer. His debut in the publishing world was in 1998 when Season of Shadows, a collection of police stories, won the Matsumoto Seicho Prize. The collection was also shortlisted for the Naoki Prize. In 2000 Hideo’s story Doki (Motive) won the Mystery Writers of Japan Award for Short Stories. The first opening pages introduce us to two gone girls. In 1989, Shoko, a 17-year-old girl, was kidnapped, and after a compromised ransom handover, the girl was murdered. The crime remained unsolved for over a decade. Then Yoshinobu Mikami, an investigator who worked on Shoko’s. Hideo Yokoyama is the author of over 4 books across 2 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Hideo Yokoyama has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
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Seventeen Join the adventure in 'Seventeen' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Hideo Yokoyama.(2003) ⭐ Start here
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Six Four The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Six Four', another thrilling entry from Hideo Yokoyama.(2012) ⭐ Start here
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The North Light 'The North Light' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Hideo Yokoyama has created.(2019) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
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Prefecture D The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Prefecture D', another thrilling entry from Hideo Yokoyama.(2019)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Hideo Yokoyama?
Hideo Yokoyama is a bestselling author known for 2 book series containing over 4 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Story Collections. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Hideo Yokoyama book series to start with?
For readers new to Hideo Yokoyama's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 3 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Hideo Yokoyama's writing.
Q: How many books has Hideo Yokoyama written?
Hideo Yokoyama has written over 4 books across 2 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.