From the Publisher
"Ellie is a detective of a different sort. Young and resolutely urban, she represents Los Angeles as it is, rather than as it was."—Los Angeles Times
”The most original mystery I’ve encountered in many years.”—Sujata Massey, author of the Rei Shimura mysteries
“One of the warmest, most realistic characters to hit crime fiction in a long time.”—Lee Goldberg, New York Times bestselling co-author of The Heist
“Delivers seamless writing, interesting characters, the right touch of romance, social commentary…the list goes on.”—Sheila Connolly, New York Times bestselling author of the County Cork Mysteries
“A great series opener! Ellie Rush...is smart and tough...Hirahara paints a mesmerizing portrait of the Los Angeles she knows so well.”—Henry Chang, author of Chinatown Beat
“A total home run, a crackling mystery.”—Timothy Hallinan, Edgar-nominated author of the Poke Rafferty and Junior Bender mysteries
Praise for the Mas Arai Mysteries
"A thoughtful and highly entertaining read."—Library Journal (Starred Review)
"This perfectly balanced gem deserves a wide readership."—Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)