The Village of Eight Graves by Seishi Yokomizo

The Village of Eight Graves by Seishi Yokomizo is a Japanese mystery novel set in a rural village with a dark history. The story follows Kindaichi Kōzō, a brilliant but unconventional detective, who is called to investigate a series of murders in a village with an ominous reputation. The villagers are haunted by a centuries-old curse, and the deaths seem to be connected to a tragic event from the past. As Kindaichi uncovers secrets, he must unravel the mystery while confronting the eerie, superstitious beliefs that shape the villagers' lives.