Knives & Flames Series

Sushi knife with wooden handle on a wooden surface with 'The Little Sushi Chef' branding.

Ambition has a price.

In a world where the art of war meets the art of sushi, Akiko Ono faces brutal rivals, psychological warfare, and her own obsession to rise to the top. Set in modern Japan, this thriller series blends survival horror, toxic competition, and high-stakes betrayal.

"The Menu meets Squid Game...great popcorn thriller." - Goodreads reviewer

Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and Ruth Ware—dark, twisty thrillers where nothing is as it seems.

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  • Akiko Ono. An illustration from The Little Sushi Chef. A thriller by Ty Hutchinson
  • Jiro Tachibana. An illustration from The Little Sushi Chef. A thriller by Ty Hutchinson
  • Kenji Sanada An illustration from The Little Sushi Chef. A thriller by Ty Hutchinson
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  • Reina Sakamoto. An illustration from The Little Sushi Chef. A thriller by Ty Hutchinson
  • Chef Sakamoto. An illustration from The Little Sushi Chef. A thriller by Ty Hutchinson
  • Iron Face. An illustration from The Little Sushi Chef. A thriller by Ty Hutchinson
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  • Illustrated map of Kage Ryu. From The Little Sushi Chef. A thriller by Ty Hutchinson