The Sixth Buddha (An Ennin Mystery #6)

Two monks have been sentenced to death, convicted of the murder of a Chinese priest within a temple mausoleum...

Their only explanation for what happened - that one of the demon-guardian statues, positioned either side of a large golden statue of the Buddha, came to life and struck the fatal blow with its sword...

With the scheduled date of execution just a few days away, can Ennin unravel the complicated strands of this mystery in time...?

This is the 6th Ennin Mystery.

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Amazon reviews for ENNIN (various titles)

'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)

'(The) Ennin series is intriguing... Recommend these stories to all...' Chris


'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

'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

'I can't stop reading this series! If you love historical mysteries, you will love the period and cultural detail...' Pauline

'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

'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

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'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