Five assassins board a bullet train bound for Tokyo, each with a mission that seems unrelated — until they discover their fates are intertwined. From a suitcase full of cash to a deadly rivalry, the ride hurtles toward chaos. Fast-paced, darkly comic, and razor-sharp, Bullet Train blends action, suspense, and satire in equal measure.
Rated 3.73/5 on Goodreads from 150,000+ readers — praised as “wildly entertaining, with quirky characters and nonstop twists.” Trending among book lovers for its ensemble cast of assassins and dark humour, with viral quotes like “Life is just a series of trains you miss.” A collector’s crossover hit boosted by the Brad Pitt film adaptation.
Perfect for fans of Haruki Murakami’s surreal thrillers, Keigo Higashino’s Malice, and Lucy Foley’s The Guest List. A must for lovers of Japanese noir, action thrillers, and ensemble crime stories.
A trade paperback (English translation 2021) in Good condition.
