連城三紀彦

Japan

Mikihiko Renjō was one of Japan's most celebrated novelists, uniquely bridging mystery fiction and romantic literature. His writing style emphasizes literary artistry while incorporating elaborate narrative tricks and audacious plotting. Seamlessly blending classical romantic themes with intricate mysteries, he earned classification as part of the "Neo-Aesthetic School" (新耽美派) of Japanese crime fiction—characterized by
delicate, sensuous prose combined with bold, sometimes shocking plot constructions.

The Mystery Writers of Japan recognized his works as "unquestionably representing the highest achievement of Japanese mystery fiction."