For Akiko Ono, being accepted into the apprentice program at Kyoto’s most prestigious sushi restaurant was supposed to be life-changing—a chance to honor her father’s legacy.
But from the moment she enters the six-week program, something feels off.
• Her fellow apprentices are disturbingly secretive.
• No one will answer her questions.
• Contact with the outside world is forbidden.
• Personal belongings are confiscated.
Then the accidents begin, each more dangerous than the last.
With each passing day, Akiko begins to wonder if they’re intentional. If so, could she be next?
The opportunity of a lifetime is quickly turning into a waking nightmare. If Akiko doesn’t uncover the truth about the program, she’ll lose more than her dream—she’ll lose her life.
From USA Today bestselling author Ty Hutchinson comes a thriller where the hard part isn’t mastering sushi. It’s getting out alive.
Perfect for Readers Who Love:
• Forced Proximity
• Deception & Betrayal
• High Stakes with Deadly Consequences
• Underdog Triumphs
• Rivals to Lovers
The Little Sushi Chef is book one in the Knives & Flames thriller series. Are you ready to step into the world’s most brutal kitchen?
Ty Hutchinson writes dark, high-concept popcorn thrillers that punch hard and don't let up.
A full-time nomad since 2013, he blends real-world detail with twisted imagination to deliver binge-worthy stories—where the rules are bent, the stakes are high, and the exits are never marked.
Living everywhere and nowhere, he's drawn to strange things and peculiar people—almost always leading to one question: what if?