Book 3 in the Foreign Affairs mystery series that sees the main character posted to Tokyo on diplomatic assignment, and wrapped up in international intrigue
An armchair-travel mystery series featuring a relatable anti-hero muddling along in his consular job, inadvertently getting himself into sticky situations
As well as trying to unravel a mystery, Charlie must navigate culture shock and Japan's unfamiliar laws, bureaucracies, and customs
The series has been well-reviewed in Publishers Weekly (“A highly entertaining, fast-paced mystery”) and Kirkus Reviews (“A buoyant tone, an engaging hero, and an abundance of colorful characters”)