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Synopsis
When the body of one of Nagano Prefecture's most prominent businessmen is found propped against a tree on Poison Plain, home of the legendary Demoness Maple, Inspector Takemura finds himself searching for the killer with the help and hindrance of an esteemed Tokyo professor and a beautiful university student. As the bodies begin to multiply in the sleepy mountain town of Togakushi, the three learn that the resemblance of the murders to those of regional folklore is more than a coincidence.
This novel based on Japanese legend and written by famed author Yasuo Uchida will mesmerize mystery buffs as well as those interested in the culture and folklore of Japan.
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About the Author
As a boy Yasuo Uchida spent time in Togakushi, Nagano Prefecture, where he and his Tokyo classmates were sent to escape American bombers during World War II. While working as an advertising executive, he revealed his writing talent with the publication of his first mystery in 1980. He is now a full-time writer.
David J. Selis holds a Ph.D. in Chinese from Indiana University, where he also studied Japanese. He teaches English as a second language and translates Japanese mystery novels as a hobby. Since 1978 he has lived on a farm on the outskirts of Kobe, Japan, with his wife, who has long been his first editor.
Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Japanese
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- PublisherTuttle Pub
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0804835543
- ISBN 13 9780804835541
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages312
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Murder and mayhem are coupled with folklore and fable in this riveting tale of suspense. When the body of one of Nagano Prefectureâs most prominent businessmen is found propped against a tree on Poison Plain, home of the legendary Demoness Maple, Inspector Takemura finds himself searching for the killer with the help and hindrance of an esteemed Tokyo professor and a beautiful university student. As the bodies begin to multiply in the sleepy mountain town of Togakushi, the three learn that the resemblance of the murders to those of regional folklore is much more than coincidence. 311p. Seller Inventory # 1915762
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