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Japantown - A Jim Brodie Thriller

by Barry Lancet
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Japantown - A Jim Brodie Thriller
Japantown - A Jim Brodie Thriller

American investigator untangles murder with Japanese culture.

Delving into "Japantown" is like stepping into a cross-cultural labyrinth, where the thrill of a murder mystery intertwines with the rich backdrop of Japanese and American climes. Imagine immersing yourself in a plot that's both intellectually engaging and thrillingly paced, offering a glimpse into the art of antiques and the depths of cultural intricacies—all through the eyes of an intriguing protagonist.

  • Barry Award for Best First Mystery Novel (2014)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Japantown - A Jim Brodie Thriller

by Barry Lancet
RM41.00 MYR
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ISBN: 9781451691702
Authors: Barry Lancet
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date of Publication: 2014-07-22
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Crime
Goodreads rating: 3.65
(rated by 1212 readers)

Description

In this fresh and engaging thriller, an American antique dealer-turned-reluctant-private eye must use his knowledge of Japanese culture to unravel a major murder in San Francisco, even as he and his daughter become targets for the same mysterious killer. Jim Brodie, a San Francisco antique dealer with ties to a Tokyo-based private investigation firm, receives a call one night from a friend at the SFPD: an entire family has been senselessly gunned down in the Japantown neighborhood of the bustling city. As an American born and raised in Japan, Brodie has advised the local police in the past, but when he arrives at the crime scene, the near-perfect murder offers only one clue--an unreadable scrap of paper that has devastating personal consequences not only for the victims but for Brodie himself. With his array of Asian contacts and fluency in Japanese, Brodie follows leads gathered from a shadow powerbroker, a renegade Japanese detective, and the elusive tycoon at the center of the Japantown murders along a trail that takes him from the crime scene in California to terrorized citizens and informants in Japan. Step by step, he unravels a web of intrigue stretching back centuries and unearths a deadly secret that threatens not only his life but also those of his entire circle of family and friends. Drawing on a wealth of insider information on Japanese culture, "Japantown" offers a
 

American investigator untangles murder with Japanese culture.

Delving into "Japantown" is like stepping into a cross-cultural labyrinth, where the thrill of a murder mystery intertwines with the rich backdrop of Japanese and American climes. Imagine immersing yourself in a plot that's both intellectually engaging and thrillingly paced, offering a glimpse into the art of antiques and the depths of cultural intricacies—all through the eyes of an intriguing protagonist.

  • Barry Award for Best First Mystery Novel (2014)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.