Setsuko Endo
“Setsuko Endo”, published in Autumn 2026, is a departure from my earlier crime thrillers.
The title character, a bookish office worker from Tokyo, embarks on a pilgrimage along an ancient Japanese trail.
An encounter with a mysterious stranger becomes the catalyst for a profound upheaval in her life. The ground starts to slip beneath her feet.
Over time, her notions of reality become ever more entangled. She searches for a safe haven to reconcile them.
The Chrysanthemum Thrillers
Three novels make up The Chrysanthemum Thrillers: “The Consignment”, “Sea of Trees” and “Storm from the North”. They span the period from the 2004 Asian tsunami to the 2011 tsunami in Fukushima.
The two central characters are Japanese detectives Kazuo Yamaguchi and Yuki Sekikawa. Intrepid, resourceful, they are not averse to bending the rules if the situation demands it.
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In Thailand, Swedish holidaymaker Eva Lindström is gravely injured in the tsunami. She wakes in hospital only to find her 10-year-old daughter Mia is missing.
Her frantic search starts. Eva will not accept her daughter is among the dead.
Eva’s quest leads her north to Japan. Lost and confused, she finds help from surprising quarters.
Mia’s fate hangs in the balance. Will Eva reach her in time?
A young American teacher goes missing in Japan. Everything points to suicide.
Detectives Yamaguchi and Sekikawa suspect otherwise.
Their investigations lead them to a reclusive religious community in the foothills of Mount Fuji. And the terrible secret hidden behind its walls.
The clock is ticking.
In the mountainous north of Japan, a couple’s life is at risk. Innocent victims of a seismic shift in Beijing’s political landscape.
In Yokohama’s Chinatown, an underworld boss spins a web of murderous intrigue. Before he finds himself in the crosshairs.
Detectives Yamaguchi and Sekikawa have to unravel the strands. Before more people die.
What readers said:
“Coulton’s deep understanding of the Japanese culture is evident throughout.”
“Love the style. Short sentences, never taking the foot off the throttle.”
“A great read which held the attention the whole way through.”
“Cleverly and intelligently written. Well-developed characters with an intricate international plot. All woven with the culture of Japan. Very highly recommended.”
“The book is well researched and pacey, lifting the lid on Japanese culture. A true page-turner with a terrific ending.”