Trial on Mount Koya
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"Master ninja Hiro Hattori and Jesuit Father Mateo head up to Mount Koya, only to find themselves embroiled in yet another mystery, this time in a Shingon Buddhist temple atop one of Japan's most sacred peaks. November, 1565: Master ninja Hiro Hattori and Portuguese Jesuit Father Mateo travel to a Buddhist temple at the summit of Mount Koya, carrying a secret message for an Iga spy posing as a priest on the sacred mountain. When a snowstorm strikes the peak, a killer begins murdering the temple's priests and posing them as Buddhist judges of the afterlife--the Kings of Hell. Hiro and Father Mateo must unravel the mystery before the remaining priests--including Father Mateo--become unwilling members of the killer's grisly council of the dead"--
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I discovered that this was part of a series - although that really didn't deter from the book at all. There are a couple of references in the book to previous ones, but again - no biggie.
Decent read, but there were areas where the book felt flat and forced. It was an interesting “sit back and relax, didn't have to think too hard” read for me.
I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery–in fact, I've already looked up the rest of the books, in order to continue reading. ;) The setting and atmosphere drew me in, and I love the dynamic between the two main characters. Plus, of course, the cat. :D
As for the mystery itself, I had a few guesses–one of which came out correct–and overall it was, absolutely, a worthy Christie homage! The motive was fascinating, in its own way, and very intricate.
I love books that can make me feel welcome in another world, and this one absolutely fit the bill!
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2 primary booksShinobi Mystery is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2013 with contributions by Susan Spann.
