Zen Attitude

The author, Sujata Massey, is a mystery master who writes about Tokyo-based treasure hunter Rei Shimura. Rei is a young Japanese-American woman who enjoys busy days as an antiques dealer and steamy nights with a devoted new boyfriend. However, when Rei overpays for a rare old chest of drawers, she realizes she's opened a Pandora's box of deception and murder. A young martial artist, an aspiring rock singer, and an elderly antiques mentor all become part of Rei's search for the killer. As her world begins to rapidly and inexplicably unravel, Rei realizes that it will take strength, wit, and a Zen attitude to survive.

In this smart and snappy sequel to the acclaimed The Salaryman's Wife, rising mystery master Sujata Massey brings back Tokyo-based treasure hunter Rei Shimura in another tale of secrets, lies, and murder. Features in Deadline Newsletter. Life in modern Tokyo is a blast for Rei Shimura, a young Japanese-American woman who enjoys busy days as an antiques dealer and steamy nights with a devoted new boyfriend. But things come to a standstill when Rei overpays for a rare old chest of drawers for a wealthy client, the owner of a famous Zen temple in Kamakura. The exquisite tansu turns out to be a fake: the worst deal Rei has ever made. When the temple family turns on Rei -- and the con man who sold the tansu is murdered -- she realizes she's opened a Pandora's box of deception and murder. A young martial artist, an aspiring rock singer, and an elderly antiques mentor all become part of Rei's search for the killer through the shadows of an ancient culture. As her world begins to rapidly and inexplicably unravel, Rei realizes that it will take strength, wit, and a Zen attitude to survive. Review: Massey [combines] a very enteraining mystery with lessons in Japanese culture. -- Publishers Weekly You can't find a better guide to the mean streets of Japan than Rei Shimura!...An excellant new series from a very talented writer. -- Marcia Muller Page-Turner of the week. Sly, Sexy, and Deftly done. -- People