The novel "The Devotion of Suspect X" by Keigo Higashino explores the lengths one might go for love. Ishigami, a talented math professor, holds a sincere affection for his beautiful neighbor Yasuko. One evening, he helps her dispose of her ex-husband's body and meticulously covers up the crime. Yet, Professor Yukawa, Ishigami's old physicist friend, steps into the picture, complicating matters further.

This enchanting novel, awarded several times in Japan including the prestigious Naoki Prize, delves into the depths of the unique Japanese society, where modesty and discipline prevail over individual actions, and everything seems to occur in quietness and delicacy—even crime! An enthralling story, captivating characters, a poignant ending, and an exciting read that prompts us to ponder the eternal question: How far are we willing to go for love?

Keigo Higashino, born in Osaka in 1958, enjoys immense popularity in Japan, dominating the suspense genre. He is the second most-read author after the great Murakami. "The Devotion of Suspect X" is his first work translated into Arabic.