"[An] engrossing thriller . . . Isaka makes what could be an over-the-top narrative work through his depiction of an everyman protagonist in way over his head. Fans of Bullet Train won't be disappointed."
--Publishers Weekly
"A delicate balancing act between this heady nihilism and his direct, propulsive plotting... Three Assassins feels like a fever dream that makes sense when you're in it, but whose strange contours linger long after you wake up."
--The New York Times Book Review, Editors Choice Pick
"The world created here is highly imaginative and chaotic, with very engaging characters. This prequel to Bullet Train is a super fun and wild ride."
--BookRiot
"Isaka cuts from scene to scene, injecting plentiful amounts of humor, pathos, and surprisingly deep musings on pop culture into his plot as it pinballs along . . .a wildly entertaining criminal romp with a surprisingly poignant ending. Recommended."
--Criminal Element
"Tense and action-packed, Kotaro Isaka's Three Assassins offers an exploration of just how dangerous and uncertain the quest for vengeance can be."
--Portland Book Review
"Very well done . . . The plot is well-designed, the connections neatly made - and the intricacy is pleasing . . . the storyline in Three Assassins makes for a very enjoyable and quite satisfying read."
--Complete Review