The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn
1999, Philomel
2005, Paperback Edition Puffin
The book that started the Samurai Detective series!
“The plot builds towards an exciting, dramatic climax…An unusual and
satisfying mystery.”–School Library Journal
Starred review, School Library Journal
Featured Book, New York Public Library’s Books for the Teen-Age
Finalist, Edgar Allan Poe Award 2003
Book-of-the Month Club Children’s Selection
Scholastic Book Club Selection