A Sacrifice

by Nicholas Hogg

Social psychologist Ben Monroe has returned to Tokyo after a failed marriage, determined to seek out his former lover Kozue. His estranged teenage daughter Mazzy reluctantly flies from California to join him. On the flight she meets a young Japanese man, Koji, a cult survivor, who tells her the story of the luminous night princess Kaguya, a powerful tale of beauty and obsession. As Ben delves deeper into the underworld in search of Kozue, Mazzy and Koji are compelled to follow, and their four lives dangerously intersect as past and present collide.

208 pages, Paperback

Published July 18, 2024

About the author

Nicholas Hogg was nominated for the IMPAC literary award for his début novel, Show Me the Sky. Winner of numerous short story contests, his work has also been broadcast by the BBC. His latest novel, TOKYO, is out now. www.nicholashogg.com

Reviews

[Dennis Macy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect when I started reading Tokyo Nobody, and while it certainly delivers on the noir thriller atmosphere, the story felt darker than my personal taste. The mood was heavy throughout, and at times it overshadowed the plot itself rather than enhancing it.

Unfortunately, I found the entire story a bit disappointing, and parts of the overall storyline were difficult for me to fully believe. While the writing style and tone may appeal to readers who enjoy gritty, shadowy narratives, I struggled to connect with the characters and the direction the story ultimately took. That said, fans of dark noir thrillers may find more to appreciate here than I did. I expected more to the overall story plot with greater details exposed to the reader.

[Olivia Conyers · Rating 2 out of 5]

‘How quickly the earth reclaims its’ space from our feeble endeavours’