'That famous Japanese detective, the illustrious Ennin-sensei... Highly entertaining, although parting slightly from Japanese / oriental myth and customs, thus making the stories more accessible to the western mindset... ' Qualánqui

'The greatest of Japan's detectives, Ennin, and of course his trusted servant and chronicler Kukai... Full of intrigue, action and excitement... Great escapism... ' M. Dowden (UK), HALL OF FAME TOP 50 REVIEWER

'I can't get enough of "The Ennin Mysteries"! Every story I read is so entertaining, I hate for it to end. I recommend this author to anyone who likes "whodunnit" stories!' Ruth Casey May

'Highly enjoyable... Stories are tight, punchy and uncluttered... Bravo, Mr. Stevens!' Damien Omen III

'The Ennin Mysteries are an absolute delight... ' sshap

'Stevens keeps on delivering... This is a great series... ' Abby Normal

'Intriguing and good to read... Set out in a very eastern myth fashion... Recommend them to all and sundry... ' Chris

'I confess to being addicted to them for the depiction of medieval Japan, the characters and the enjoyable stories. I treasure each Ennin mystery that I have... ' Postscripter

'I especially like the sort of quiet and abiding love that exists between Ennin and Kukai, master and scribe. Also, there's a kind of sweeping majesty in the description of Japan... ' Lisa

'Another good short story by Ben Stevens. Keep getting them can't seem to help myself. Try them yourself... ' Tigger

'Atmospheric, intriguing and entertaining... A rare achievement... ' Kenny51

'Entertaining read with Holmesian overtones... Interesting to read about imperial Japan... ' AC

'Thank you Ben Stevens for writing the Ennin Mysteries... I love the characters... My only complaint? I have read all the Ennin Mysteries - I want more... ' Momma Dahama

'Amazing... An inspiration... ' Valentine Williams

'Well-written... I've enjoyed many Ennin mysteries... Satisfying as always... ' S. Pearson

'A FUN READ!' Cowboy-not Wyoming

'Great book!' D. Stadler

'I love the different stories Ben Stevens comes up with... There is alw

THE 60-FOOT BUDDHA

A defeated daimyo is forced to construct a gigantic, 60-foot copper statue of the Buddha...
A workman falls to his death from the bamboo scaffolding - apparently while trying to steal some of what is contained within this great statue...
But what, exactly, IS inside this statue... ?

A SLAVE'S TALE

An enigma has washed up, scarred and half-dead, upon the shores of southern Japan -

'... His physique is superb; clearly he is as strong as an ox. He easily stands head and shoulders above most Japanese males. In age, he appears to be still in his early twenties. His teeth are a gleaming white, his skin as black as charcoal. He speaks no known tongue - certainly not Japanese, nor any of the familiar gaijin languages such as Portuguese, Dutch or English. Yet his eyes sparkle with evident intelligence, and he looks frankly and without the least sign of nervousness or fear at anyone who attempts to address him.

'... So far as determining who he is, where he comes from or indeed discovering anything at all concerning him, however, all attempts have as yet been in vain... '

THE SUN THIEF

A group of Christians face being crucified by a cruel and despotic daimyo.

Only Ennin can save them - although Kukai is quickly confused by his master's seemingly contradictory actions...
THE TOYMAKER

The body of a talented toymaker has been found in his workshop, a poisoned dart lodged in his forehead.

The investigating magistrate suspects the assassin to be a ninja - but Ennin is not so sure...
THE POET

A famous poet visits Ennin, early one afternoon.

But for what reason, exactly, does he seek this meeting... ?

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