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"Riveting. . .[A] chilling murder mystery. . .with memorable characters and a stunning conclusion. Readers will be glued to the page.
— Publishers Weekly"These are fascinating characters and circumstances, and the story that brings them together and sees them struggling against inner demons, and very real danger, is gripping.
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Captivating.
— New York Times Book Review
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Yamashita deliciously exploits the eerie mystique of Whittier [and] conjures up fresh plot twists galore.
— Washington Post
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City Under One Roof is a gripping, unsettling and oppressive thriller that welcomes a wonderful new talent to the genre. Prepare to be quickly immersed in this dark and moody murder mystery.
— Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing
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Electric and fast-paced, this debut thriller is a testament to Yamashita’s skills as a storyteller. There’s no escape from the isolated Alaska setting for either the murder investigator or the reader . . .I couldn’t come out until I read the final page.
— Naomi Hirahara, Edgar-winning author of Clark and Division
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Iris Yamashita delivers! Compelling characters, clever plot twists, and a story that will chill you to your bones. . . . [A] must-read thriller.
— Laura Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of The Texas Murder Files
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[W]onderfully claustrophobic and atmospheric.
— Ann Cleeves, New York Times bestselling author of The Long Call and Vera Stanhope novels
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Yamashita blasts into the world of crime fiction by doing something spectacular: introducing us to a totally unique location and sub-culture. A compulsive page-turner.
— C.J. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shadows Reel
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[An] atmospherically charged debut…that leads to a spellbinding, unforgettable climax and an unpredictable resolution….This distinctively original perspective on a ‘community of stragglers, oddballs, and recluses’ heralds the arrival of a major new talent.
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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The claustrophobic atmosphere in this unique one-building town, isolated by tunnels, weather, and secrets, builds a memorable debut crime novel.
— Library Journal (starred review)
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An urban Alaska detective unlocks menacing secrets in a frigid, sinister small town. . . .[R]iddles large and small add fuel to the mystery on the way to the final solution. An offbeat, sharply written thriller.
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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Yamashita knows how to keep her pages turning with plenty of close-up-ready characters…[her] plotting proves addictive.
— Booklist
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Yamashita makes the most of this claustrophobic environment, making 'City Under One Roof' the perfect locked-room mystery… a rousing debut.
— -South Florida Sun-Sentinel
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Clever and claustrophobic, dark and atmospheric, the well-crafted, expertly executed City Under One Roof is crime fiction at its best. It's a perfect winter read, guaranteed to hold your attention rapt.
— Mystery Scene Magazine
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"Riveting. . .[A] chilling murder mystery. . .with memorable characters and a stunning conclusion. Readers will be glued to the page.
— Publishers Weekly
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"Ingenious plotting filled with corpses, shootouts, and plenty of clever misleads.
— Booklist"These are fascinating characters and circumstances, and the story that brings them together and sees them struggling against inner demons, and very real danger, is gripping.
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"Riveting. . .[A] chilling murder mystery. . .with memorable characters and a stunning conclusion. Readers will be glued to the page.
— Publishers Weekly
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"Ingenious plotting filled with corpses, shootouts, and plenty of clever misleads.
— Booklist
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"Bring[s] a hardscrabble community alive. Reaching beyond its core whodunit, her story probes the lives of people struggling to survive. A sharp and gritty mystery.
— Kirkus "These are fascinating characters and circumstances, and the story that brings them together and sees them struggling against inner demons, and very real danger, is gripping.
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[A] compelling story, perfect for readers of crime novels set in isolated areas or those that feature strong, independent characters.
— Library Journal (starred review)
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A gripping, unsettling and oppressive thriller that welcomes a wonderful new talent to the genre. Prepare to be quickly immersed in this dark and moody murder mystery.
— Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing