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A Samurai Never Fears Death

by Dorothy Hoobler

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For Seikei, the adopted son of the famous samurai Judge Ooka with a knack for solving mysteries, a trip home to see his real family isn't cause to celebrate. His brother has become mixed up with local criminals who use the family's tea shop as a front for a smuggling operation. His sister, meanwhile, has fallen in love with an apprentice to a puppet master who stands accused of murder. Somehow, Seikei senses the two are connected. His loyalties divided between his new family and his old, Seikei must find the real killer before it is too late.

Set against the eerie backdrop of the old Japanese puppet theaters, where life-sized marionettes were controlled by black-cloaked men, Edgar Award-winners Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler render their most satisfying mystery to date.

Synopsis:

Set against the eerie backdrop of the old Japanese puppet theaters, where life-sized marionettes were controlled by black-cloaked men, the latest installment of this mystery series finds Seikei, the adopted son of famous samurai Judge Ooka, on the trail of a killer.

About the Author

Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler live in New York City.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780399246098
Author:
Hoobler, Dorothy
Publisher:
Philomel Books
Author:
Hoobler, Thomas
Subject:
Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories
Subject:
Mysteries & Detective Stories
Subject:
Mystery and detective stories
Subject:
Japan History Tokugawa period, 1600-1868.
Publication Date:
March 2007
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Young adult
Language:
English
Pages:
198
Dimensions:
7.48x5.36x.80 in. .54 lbs.
Age Level:
10-14

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