The 48th Ronin (An Ennin Mystery #12)

A mysterious assassin is traveling to the inn where Ennin and Kukai are staying...

Ennin has just enough time to inform his servant of the story behind this assassin's desire to kill them both - and then the 'Forty-eighth Ronin' presents himself...

This is the 12th Ennin Mystery.

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Amazon reviews for ENNIN (various titles)

'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

'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

'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.)