'...This excellent rendition of mystery, suspense and intrigue... These adventures demand to be made into a movie or TV series... They really are that good...' AMAZON / Arnold MountIn the main hall of the Temple of Eternal Light, an elderly monk lies dead. There seems to be no suspicion of foul play - yet the expression upon the man's face suggests that he did not die at all peacefully...This is the 29th Ennin Mystery.Amazon reviews for ENNIN (various titles)'...I confess to being addicted to them for the depiction of medieval Japan, the characters and the enjoyable stories. I treasure each Ennin mystery that I have...' westernwood'...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'... I loved this... Very finely written...' MaidenStull'...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'...Interesting... I enjoyed the puzzles set...' Pixie'... I will keep ordering these as these are the kind of stories I like...' Ralph A. Lanham