Shimura Trouble: The New Rei Shimura Novel

"Engaging... An appealing protagonist and memorable supporting characters blend smoothly with lessons in Hawaiian and Japanese history in a tale sure to win new readers for the series."
—Publishers Weekly

"The upbeat narrative and resourceful heroine make for an appealing read."
—Kirkus Reviews

The Grand Finale—And What's Next!

Find out here what lies ahead for Sujata and Rei...

Letter from Sujata

Aloha!

Shimura Trouble has just come out from Severn House publishers and is available in both the US and the UK!

Shimura Trouble starts with one of life's unexpected crises; Rei's father, Toshiro Shimura, suffers a stroke. Rei leaves her job at OCI in Washington, DC, to be with him, and she winds up agreeing to accompany him on a trip to Hawaii to meet a long-lost branch of the Shimura family. On the Leeward side of Oahu, Rei finds she has very little in common with her new relatives—and a lot of trouble going all the way back to the hard old sugar plantation days. Rei's family believes they should have the rights to choice waterfront property held by an aged, wealthy landowner who is intent on selling it to an arrogant Japanese developer. And if that isn't enough to muddle through, Rei has to catch the arsonist who has put the Shimura name in jeopardy, and set her own romantic triangle straight, for once and for all. Can she pull it all off, and will her father survive the drama? READ THE FIRST CHAPTERS

In upcoming months I will be signing at mystery bookstores and mystery conventions. And please request that your local library order this, to make a perfect ten of Rei novels on the shelf.

Continued... Read Sujata's "How to visit Hawaii and get beyond a tourist experience"

Upcoming Events

April 25-27
Malice Domestic mystery convention
Saturday panel: "After the Agatha: You've Won! What's Next?"  
10:30 AM

Tuesday, April 29
Shimura Trouble signing party
Mystery Loves Company
1730 Fleet St.
Baltimore, MD
5:30-7:30 PM
(410) 276-6708 or email Kathy@mysterylovescompany.com to get a personalized signed copy

October 10-12
Bouchercon World Mystery Convention
Baltimore, MD

MORE TO COME!

Signed copies are also in stock at M is for Mystery in San Mateo, CA.

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