Publisher's Synopsis
Type: an illustrated novella about 24,300 wordsThe Missing Japanese Chin Mystery starts with a case about a missing little dog. The housekeeper of the governor's manor hires a samurai detective, but a ronin shows up before the famous samurai arrives, and a race is on to see who can solve the mystery first. The ronin digs deeper into the governor's household and finds more as murder is hinted on the wind. The ronin's wit and intelligence are put to the test with mysterious events after events. A dog mystery that has a little bite.More about the series: Maji was a dark fantasy world fusing East and West cultures, during an era before the emergence of the steam engine. In this world, the sword was the ultimate weapon, bringing order to the planet under the Emperor. There are more mystery books in this series and they are part of the Ronin Flash Fiction series. This free mystery thriller book is set in an alternate universe where the samurai reign supreme.Ronin Flash Fiction Series:1. The Tea Set Mystery2. The Koi Pond Murder Mystery3. A Bit Of Sweet Spice MysteryA game of shadows surrounds the House of Shakudzuru that might bring about its downfall. The epic fantasy world of Maji includes elements from the classic samurai movies with their sword battles, ninja assassins, and a multiverse of characters that are quirky and memorable. The book is inspired by great tales of heroism like the Seven Samurai, Yojimbo, and Sanjuro. Sherlock Holmes has his London and the Ronin his Japan. I also incorporated elements from other great mystery detectives and private eye mysteries series or sleuths like Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot. As a young adult, the Ronin must outwit dangerous opponents in this samurai novel. With slices and dices of sword and sorcery weaved together to create a colorful tapestry of intriguing high fantasy realms within this parallel universe, it should be entertaining. Could the Ronin be the Sherlock Holmes of Japan or the Hercule Poirot of Japan? The samurai book covers a multitude of genres including elements of science fiction, horror, action-adventure, and mystery thriller suspense free to entertain all minds. I love fairy tales and incorporated ideas from a few so that there is also a magical atmosphere floating around in the background of this samurai fiction. There might not be a magic sword in this novel but there is plenty of heroic fantasy to enjoy. I love the samurai manga especially the artwork so it's there too. The blade is not the only weapon in this magical realism world. For detective mysteries, a mind is an equally great weapon. There is also a power that bestows curses and blessings in this post-apocalyptic universe. Journey with the Ronin in this mythic fiction fantasy, not to slay dragons but to discover evildoers. Supernatural forces are at work but are they good or evil? In this young adult survival book alternate reality, the Ronin must face adversity and humor in the bygone years of the United States' Wild West meets the Edo period of Japan. Horo-sha has a dreaded enemy from the past and must solve the shinobi mysteries. Enjoy my first free mystery book. Blend shinobi history with supernatural mystery and suspense free of overwhelming violence and create a mystery suspense thriller dystopian rollercoaster. Sit back and enjoy this novel full of cozy mysteries free of every day worries.This is my first mystery thriller that I entered into StorytellerUK2019. I decided to add artwork to give it more of a feel for the fictional blending of two cultures from a bygone era. I have always enjoyed samurai era mystery and intrigue so I included those elements in this action adventure. Brew yourself a cup and tea and warm up to these cozy mysteries. Want more of these stories? Also check out my 'Ronin Flash Fiction series' that are part of the mystery and suspense books.
