--- product_id: 31939739 title: "A Midsummer's Equation: A Detective Galileo Mystery (Detective Galileo Series, 3)" price: "$25.30" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/31939739-a-midsummers-equation-a-detective-galileo-mystery-detective-galileo-series store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # A Midsummer's Equation: A Detective Galileo Mystery (Detective Galileo Series, 3) **Price:** $25.30 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Midsummer's Equation: A Detective Galileo Mystery (Detective Galileo Series, 3) - **How much does it cost?** $25.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/31939739-a-midsummers-equation-a-detective-galileo-mystery-detective-galileo-series) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A Midsummer's Equation: A Detective Galileo Mystery (Detective Galileo Series, 3) [Higashino, Keigo] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Midsummer's Equation: A Detective Galileo Mystery (Detective Galileo Series, 3) Review: Swarms of detectives going in all directions - An ex-cop is found dead in a remote coastal area, and his death begins to look suspicious. The local cops make mistakes, the prefectural police are baffled, and even a few Tokyo detectives investigate. We end up with swarms of detectives buzzing around the accident — or was it murder? The cause of death is a surprise. And the pleasant family running the inn where the ex-cop stayed may know more than they admit. Only one man sees through the confusion — physics professor Yukawa. The police often consult him on complex cases. He’s been nicknamed Detective Galileo. He’s good at solving problems because he’s a scientist. Scientists want to know. Yukawa is staying at the same run-down little inn where the dead man was staying. He seems to spend most of his time helping the family’s fifth-grade relative with homework. By the end of the story, we will know the history behind two murders, though most of the cops won’t — and young Kyohei will have most of his summer homework done. The various lines of investigation are absorbing, and the personal dramas that unfold are quite touching. The plot is full of twists. Keigo Higashino is one of my favorite Japanese authors. Review: Fantastic and educational!! - What I love about the Detective Galileo books is how thorough the investigations are. The detectives do real police work, even the boring parts where they question people and the lead is a dead end. This one features neat little science lessons by Professor Yukawa to a pre-teen boy that turn out to be integral to the case. There are so many pieces and clues for the reader to put together and see if they can pinpoint the identity of the murder before the great reveal. This is really an old-school detective novel that makes the reader think. It's slow in parts, but that's just detective work and not every lead is a winner. There's a huge cast of characters, so it's a little hard to remember who's who, but everyone pales in comparison when Yukawa is on the scene. He's just magical. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 1250027926 | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,034,316 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #462 in International Mystery & Crime (Books) #2,148 in Police Procedurals (Books) #97,403 in Literature & Fiction (Books) | | Book 3 of 5 | Detective Galileo | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,854) | | Dimensions | 6.4 x 1.27 x 9.63 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 9781250027924 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1250027924 | | Item Weight | 1.18 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 368 pages | | Publication date | February 23, 2016 | | Publisher | Minotaur Books | ## Images ![A Midsummer's Equation: A Detective Galileo Mystery (Detective Galileo Series, 3) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IaxrbxE-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Swarms of detectives going in all directions *by P***O on August 16, 2023* An ex-cop is found dead in a remote coastal area, and his death begins to look suspicious. The local cops make mistakes, the prefectural police are baffled, and even a few Tokyo detectives investigate. We end up with swarms of detectives buzzing around the accident — or was it murder? The cause of death is a surprise. And the pleasant family running the inn where the ex-cop stayed may know more than they admit. Only one man sees through the confusion — physics professor Yukawa. The police often consult him on complex cases. He’s been nicknamed Detective Galileo. He’s good at solving problems because he’s a scientist. Scientists want to know. Yukawa is staying at the same run-down little inn where the dead man was staying. He seems to spend most of his time helping the family’s fifth-grade relative with homework. By the end of the story, we will know the history behind two murders, though most of the cops won’t — and young Kyohei will have most of his summer homework done. The various lines of investigation are absorbing, and the personal dramas that unfold are quite touching. The plot is full of twists. Keigo Higashino is one of my favorite Japanese authors. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic and educational!! *by B***E on December 6, 2019* What I love about the Detective Galileo books is how thorough the investigations are. The detectives do real police work, even the boring parts where they question people and the lead is a dead end. This one features neat little science lessons by Professor Yukawa to a pre-teen boy that turn out to be integral to the case. There are so many pieces and clues for the reader to put together and see if they can pinpoint the identity of the murder before the great reveal. This is really an old-school detective novel that makes the reader think. It's slow in parts, but that's just detective work and not every lead is a winner. There's a huge cast of characters, so it's a little hard to remember who's who, but everyone pales in comparison when Yukawa is on the scene. He's just magical. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Japanese police procedural for mystery lovers *by A***R on July 12, 2025* A Japanese police procedural with the help of physicist Yukawa, know as Detective Galileo. A charming procedural, likable characters, and plenty of clues. I enjoy all the books in this series. Highly recommended. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/31939739-a-midsummers-equation-a-detective-galileo-mystery-detective-galileo-series](https://www.desertcart.us/products/31939739-a-midsummers-equation-a-detective-galileo-mystery-detective-galileo-series) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-11*