Malice is a book that keeps unfolding from one early piece of information. While it occasionally veers into "I know something you don't," it usually comes quickly around with the fact in question...and then spells it out not long after. You might think this would be pedantic or infuriating, but it really is not. The characters are engaging and likable without reverting to easy tropes. 
 I look forward to reading more of Higashino's work!