Yusuke Kishi (貴志 祐介, Kishi Yūsuke) is a renowned Japanese author, born on January 3, 1959. He is a celebrated member of the Mystery Writers of Japan and the Honkaku Mystery Writers Club of Japan.

Kishi graduated from Kyoto University with a degree in Economics. After a successful career at a life insurance company, he pursued his passion for writing as a freelancer. Kishi has earned the distinguished Japan Horror Novel Award twice, demonstrating his prowess in the genre.

His works have achieved bestselling status in Japan, with multiple adaptations for the screen. Notably, The Crimson Labyrinth marked his American debut. Among his accolades are:

• Japan Horror Novel Award 1997 for Black House
• Mystery Writers of Japan Award for Best Novel 2005 for Glass Hammer
• Japan SF Taisho Award 2008 for From the New World
• Yamada Futaro Award 2010 for Lesson of the Evil
• Kono Mystery ga Sugoi! Best Japanese Crime Fiction of the Year 2011 for Lesson of the Evil