***The Ennin Mysteries: Collected Series 1 - 5 (25 Stories) MEGAPACK *** NOW AVAILABLE Ennin - the 'Sherlock Holmes' of Japan's feudal era - investigates another case, assisted by his faithful servant (and narrator) Kukai...Allegedly dictated by the warrior-god Hachiman to a martial monk, the...
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***The Ennin Mysteries: Collected Series 1 - 5 (25 Stories) MEGAPACK *** NOW AVAILABLE Ennin - the 'Sherlock Holmes' of Japan's feudal era - investigates another case, assisted by his faithful servant (and narrator) Kukai...Allegedly dictated by the warrior-god Hachiman to a martial monk, the 'Dark Scrolls' are rumored to make anyone who has them in their possession truly invincible.Lost for centuries, the Dark Scrolls are now being held in the castle of an arrogant daimyo named Kimura. Ennin is asked to retrieve these scrolls by another daimyo, Yoichi, so that they may be destroyed - the threat they pose to the security of Japan simply being too great.But does Yoichi really have the best interests of his country at heart? And how, exactly, can Ennin obtain the Dark Scrolls from Kimura in the first place...?This story is available as part of THE ENNIN MYSTERIES: COLLECTED STORIES 11-15Other Ennin mysteries are available.Amazon reviews for ENNIN (various titles)'...Once you start this, I'm betting you won't be able to set it down until you finish it...' Judy'...A fascinating crime-mystery book... The author weaves intrigue, subterfuge and cunning into a very enjoyable story...' J. Cepeda'...In the tradition of Holmes and Watson, transferred to Japan... Historical setting and cultural background are excellently researched...' D. Werdin'...Wonderful... Like a Japanese room arrangement with clean lines keeping clutter to a minimum...' AcerAcer'...This Japanese detective is a fine addition to the burgeoning field of Asian historical detectives which began with Judge Dee (China) and runs through I.P. Parker's Akitada...' Mcb.'...If you like the Akitada books, you will enjoy this....' Mamakile'...The Sensei is a brilliant detective. Ben Stevens, as always rocks. He's one heck of a storyteller...' Lisa'...Atmosphere, poetry and menace... Conan Doyle-ish...' ThisandThat'...A feudal Japanese Sherlock Holmes... This ever-evolving excellent series... Vivid imagery and graphic detail which are a trademark of this writer...' Deborah Chaytor'...Try it... and like it... I don't look for mysteries from the middle ages, even ones set in Japan, but for some reason I love this series... Well-written...' Amazon Customer'...The story develops wonderfully...' Dave. N'...Loved it!... Simply amazed... I thoroughly enjoyed this read...' Edwina Callan'... Cleverly written and filled with facts regarding old Japan.... Very similar to Holmes and Watson...' Eileen Sedgwick '...Good job. Very enjoyable...' Sid'... If you like the Akitada books, you will enjoy this...' Mamakile'...A prime example of deductive reasoning, set within feudal Japan...' Jennifer'...Ennin and his faithful servant are the Holmes and Watson of the East. The mysteries are well plotted. Sesshu is the Moriarty of the piece. If you are a Sherlock fan you should like Ennin...' Amazon Customer, NJ United States'...I hope to see more of these types of stories...' Kris Patterson'...The mysteries are intriguing and unusual... Couldn't put the stories down... Well worth the price...' Jay Gold '...Good book... the story takes you back in time...' Santex'...Delightful short story... Enjoy!...' PeaTee (TOP 500 REVIEWER) '...Atmospheric, intriguing and entertaining... feels as if it is both contemporary and traditional. A rare achievement...' Kenny51'... I will keep ordering these as these are the kind of stories I like...' Ralph A. Lanham '...I have become a big fan of Ben Stevens. He writes extremely well...' Lloyd Tackitt, bestselling author of A DISTANT EDEN and EDEN'S WARRIORS. (AMAZON US ***** review for THE WHISTLER.) '...This Japanese detective is a fine addition to the burgeoning field of Asian historical detectives which began with Judge Dee (China) and runs through I.P. Parker's Akitada...' Mcb, ***** Amazon review, THE ENNIN MYSTERIES: COLLECTED STORIES 6-10.'...Ben Stevens is a fascinating writer...' Grady Harp, TOP 50 REVIEWER, VINE VOICE, HALL OF FAME REVIEWER.
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