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Summary: It's an alrite book.
Review: It's an alrite book, although, sometimes i get confuse with what's going on. It's a pretty good buy, so u should buy it if you want.
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Summary: It's an alrite book.
Review: It's an alrite book....nothing really special. It's an okay buy if u want to buy it...
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Summary: A Worthy Finale
Review: The Matsuyama Kaze trilogy concludes with this book which sees the ronin complete his trip down the Tokaido road (detailed in Death at the Crossroads and Jade Palace Vendetta) and end up in Edo, the new capital of the new Tokugawa Shogunate. Away from the rural settings he's comfortable in, Kaze is faced with the daunting task of searching the entire city for his dead lord's daughter. His problem is confounded by the organic nature of the city, which is constantly shifting as various lords claim swathes of land, and people and businesses are constantly relocating. It also doesn't help that he's a fugitive from the new Shogun's forces, having been a loyal to the deposed Emperor Hidyoshi. And it really doesn't help that someone tries to assassinate (with a gun no less) the new Shogun, and Kaze is suspect number one.While the first two books were well-contained and precise, this finale is perhaps a little too grand in scale and action. The manhunt has Kaze ranging all over the city, and engineering too many unlikely escapes, and in addition to high level court machinations, the reader is introduced to ninjas and the use of guns. However, if one is prepared to forgive this surge in superheroism and scale, the book is as enjoyable as its predecessors. As in the those, Furutani ably adds period detail throughout the mystery, with fascinating tidbits of social custom and history. As with Kaze's previous adventures, the reader is likely to be several steps ahead of the ronin in deducing who the real villain is (indeed, I surmised it almost immediately!). Readers of the earlier books will not be surprised by the appearance of Kaze's boyhood rival Okubo, and his centrality to the climax. Despite the minor excesses and lack of mystery to the reader, it's a fitting and fun finale to an excellent trilogy.
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Summary: Kill the Shogun
Review: This is a truly brilliant trilogy. I've enjoyed all three books in the series immensely, and I think that these books-- "Death At The Crossroads", "Jade Palace Vendetta"; and "Kill the Shogun" should be on every serious mystery lover's list as a 'must read'. I sincerely hope that there is a series in the wings for Kaze, the wandering samurai. In "Kill The Shogun", Kaze closes in on the whereabouts of his dead overlord's daughter. He has finally tracked her to a brothel, The Little Flower, that caters to paedophiles. However before he can affect a rescue, he is accused of an attempt on the Shogun's life. This is a tautly written and very exciting book. There are several brilliantly described sword fights as Kaze faces off against the Shogun's soldiers and a group of mysterious ninjas. Kaze literally faces danger at every corner, and there seems to be a lack of people that he can trust. An added bonus to lovers of history are the carefully sketched in glimpses of life and culture in early seventeenth century Japan. A little more of Kaze's history is also fleshed out so that we get to appreciate all over again his sense of honour and integrity as well as the great sorrow he carries with him. I really like this series. And I heartily recommend all three books. I only hope that Dale Furutani writes more adventures for Kaze.
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Summary: Kill the Shogun
Review: This is a truly brilliant trilogy. I've enjoyed all three books in the series immensely, and I think that these books-- "Death At The Crossroads", "Jade Palace Vendetta"; and "Kill the Shogun" should be on every serious mystery lover's list as a 'must read'. I sincerely hope that there is a series in the wings for Kaze, the wandering samurai. In "Kill The Shogun", Kaze closes in on the whereabouts of his dead overlord's daughter. He has finally tracked her to a brothel, The Little Flower, that caters to paedophiles. However before he can affect a rescue, he is accused of an attempt on the Shogun's life. This is a tautly written and very exciting book. There are several brilliantly described sword fights as Kaze faces off against the Shogun's soldiers and a group of mysterious ninjas. Kaze literally faces danger at every corner, and there seems to be a lack of people that he can trust. An added bonus to lovers of history are the carefully sketched in glimpses of life and culture in early seventeenth century Japan. A little more of Kaze's history is also fleshed out so that we get to appreciate all over again his sense of honour and integrity as well as the great sorrow he carries with him. I really like this series. And I heartily recommend all three books. I only hope that Dale Furutani writes more adventures for Kaze.
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Summary: Kill the Shogun
Review: This is a truly brilliant trilogy. I've enjoyed all three books in the series immensely, and I think that these books-- "Death At The Crossroads", "Jade Palace Vendetta"; and "Kill the Shogun" should be on every serious mystery lover's list as a 'must read'. I sincerely hope that there is a series in the wings for Kaze, the wandering samurai. In "Kill The Shogun", Kaze closes in on the whereabouts of his dead overlord's daughter. He has finally tracked her to a brothel, The Little Flower, that caters to paedophiles. However before he can affect a rescue, he is accused of an attempt on the Shogun's life. This is a tautly written and very exciting book. There are several brilliantly described sword fights as Kaze faces off against the Shogun's soldiers and a group of mysterious ninjas. Kaze literally faces danger at every corner, and there seems to be a lack of people that he can trust. An added bonus to lovers of history are the carefully sketched in glimpses of life and culture in early seventeenth century Japan. A little more of Kaze's history is also fleshed out so that we get to appreciate all over again his sense of honour and integrity as well as the great sorrow he carries with him. I really like this series. And I heartily recommend all three books. I only hope that Dale Furutani writes more adventures for Kaze.
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Summary: Best of the Series
Review: This is the third book in the Samurai trilogy. In this book,Matsuyama Kaze continues his search for the daughter of his former Lord and Lady. He's been led to believe that she is in Edo, and that's where the books takes place. As he begins his search in Edo, there is an attempt on the Shogun's life, and he is accused of the crime. He becomes the subject of a massive manhunt. In order to clear himself of the crime, he must first learn who was behind the assasination attempt. In this outing, you get the feel of the city as an everyday-citizen would have seen it. With each book, Furutani has gotten better. Kaze is a character that is admirable and entirely likable. Furutani has said that this is only going to be a trilogy. If that's true, and he can't be convinced to continue the series, those of us who love historical mysteries will lose a memorable character.
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Summary: Best of the Series
Review: This is the third book in the Samurai trilogy. In this book,Matsuyama Kaze continues his search for the daughter of his former Lord and Lady. He's been led to believe that she is in Edo, and that's where the books takes place. As he begins his search in Edo, there is an attempt on the Shogun's life, and he is accused of the crime. He becomes the subject of a massive manhunt. In order to clear himself of the crime, he must first learn who was behind the assasination attempt. In this outing, you get the feel of the city as an everyday-citizen would have seen it. With each book, Furutani has gotten better. Kaze is a character that is admirable and entirely likable. Furutani has said that this is only going to be a trilogy. If that's true, and he can't be convinced to continue the series, those of us who love historical mysteries will lose a memorable character.
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