Description:
Mas Arai returns for his fifth mystery by getting entangled in a family reunion murder in California's strawberry fields.
Brief description: Naomi Hirahara is the Edgar-winning author of the Mas Arai mystery series, including Gasa Gasa Girl, Summer of the Big Bachi, Snakeskin Shamesin, and Blood Hina. She lives in California.
Review Quotes: "In author Hirahara's deft hands (she's an Edgar winner), the human characters, especially Mas, always make for a compelling read." - Mystery Scene Magazine
"Mas is the kind of character who not only entertains, but also expands the literary landscape." -Stanford Alumni Magazine "The complex interrelationships of this multigenerational Japanese American community and the fierce competition for control of the California strawberry industry make this a thoughtful and highly entertaining read." - Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW) "Mas' fifth case has both depth and an intricate whodunit" -- Kirkus Reviews "His obdurance, his skill as a listener, and even his broken English are charming in a quirky, uncomplicated way." -- Booklist "Hirahara again wisely makes her unusual lead--and most unlikely sleuth--the focus." -- Publishers Weekly "Mas, less an amateur detective than a cranky, accidental one, is what makes the story work." -- Booklist