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The Black Death
An Ennin Mystery #10
2014
First Published
4.31
Average Rating
49
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Japan - indeed, the entire known world - is in the grip of a terrible plague...Whole cities, town and villages are dying, while there are rumors that in some other countries, there is no longer anyone even left alive...In desperation, at the behest of the Empress herself, Ennin and Kukai travel to the far-north of Japan...There it is rumored that the 'Au' tribe have somehow managed to entirely escape this so-called 'Black Death'...But within the Au settlement, Ennin uncovers a terrible secret - and finally discovers just 'what' is behind the Black Death itself...This time, the annihilation of Ennin and Kukai seems certain...This is the 10th Ennin Mystery Amazon reviews for ENNIN (various titles) 'I can't stop reading this series! If you love historical mysteries, you will love the period and cultural detail...' Pauline 'The greatest of Japan's detectives, Ennin, and of course his trusted servant and chronicler Kukai...' M. Dowden, Hall of Fame, TOP 50 Amazon reviewer ] 'Cleverly written and filled with facts regarding old Japan.... Very similar to Holmes and Watson...' Eileen Sedgwick 'An excellent Japanese detective series... I enjoy each and every story...' R. Russell 'Stevens keeps on delivering... This is a great series. Anyone who enjoys Sherlock Holmes will enjoy the similarities in Stevens' characters and Doyle's. Fresh plots, exotic locale, who-done-its, and a unique set of protagonists. I've read all the Ennin series and look forward to each new adventure. Highly recommended...' Abby Normal 'Entertaining read with Holmesian overtones, but very different setting...' Gerry H 'Once you start this, I'm betting you won't be able to set it down until you finish it...' Judy 'The author weaves intrigue, subterfuge and cunning into a very enjoyable story...' J. Cepeda '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 'Ben Stevens is masterful. I can't wait to read his next set of stories...' Kindle Customer '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 'Something out of the ordinary... Well worth the read...' Amazon Customer 'The Sensei is a brilliant detective. Ben Stevens, as always rocks. He's one heck of a storyteller...' Lisa '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...' Amazon Customer 'Loved it!... Simply amazed... I thoroughly enjoyed this read...' Edwina Callan 'Good job. Very enjoyable...' Sid 'If you like the Akitada books, you will enjoy this...' Mamakile 'I loved this...' 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 'The mysteries are intriguing and unusual... Couldn't put the stories down... Well worth the price...' Jay Gold 'Mystery from historic Japan... like Holmes and Watson, but in an Asian setting...' Nysaa 'Good book... the story takes you back in time...' Santex 'Very powerful...' Bill 'Delightful short story... Enjoy!...' PeaTee (TOP 500 REVIEWER)
Avg Rating
4.31
Number of Ratings
16
5 STARS
56%
4 STARS
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3 STARS
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