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The Bogus Buddha: A Superintendent Otani Mystery

by James Melville

Paperback, 1990

Status

Available

Call number

823.914

Series

Superintendent Otani (12)

Tags

Mystery, Japan, Fiction, British, series

Genres

Collection

Where:MB

Publication

Fawcett

Description

In his 12th terrific mystery, Superintendent Otani investigates a murder in academia . . . that involves the Japanese mob Melville's Otani novels are delicately wrought gems . . . inventive puzzles laced with wry humor and subtle insights.--San Diego Union.

User reviews

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Otaini is investigating a a gang boss who vanished after his release from prison and the murder of a distinguished archaeologist --and the two cries improbably turn out to be connected.

Subjects

Otani, Tetsuo, Supt. (Fictitious character) Fiction
Police Japan Kōbe-shi Fiction

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

180 p.; 22 cm

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