The Samurai's Octopus

“The Samurai’s Octopus is a truly remarkable book, one that surprised and charmed me at every turn of the page…an enchanting, fascinating journey. You’re in for a treat.” – James Ziskin, Anthony, Barry, and Macavity Award-winning author of the Ellie Stone mysteries
“… Patrick’s ability to draw the reader into the setting is masterful. I feel as if I time traveled to 18th Century Japan. An exhilarating plot and characters that step off the page make this a must-read novel.” – Terry Shames, Macavity Award-winning author of the Samuel Craddock series
“… intriguing and compelling, with complex, vibrant characters and a twisting plot that will keep you guessing—and turning pages—all the way to the end. I couldn’t put it down!” – Susan Spann, author of the Hiro Hattori mysteries
“This gripping story of courtesans, samurai, and corrupt government officials in eighteenth-century Japan offers a resourceful heroine and a well-crafted plot in a brilliantly researched historical setting … a complete immersion in a world of beauty, drama, secrets, and betrayals.” – Kim Hays, author of the Polizei Bern series with Linder and Donatelli

Jonelle Patrick is the author of six novels set in Japan, and has been writing about Japanese culture and travel since first moving there in 2003. The Japanese government awarded her a cultural visa for writing about Japan in 2023, and she regularly contributes to the monthly e-magazine Japanagram, The Tokyo Guide I Wish I’d Had and Only In Japan. She’s a graduate of Stanford University and the Sendagaya Japanese Language Institute, and a member of the Mystery Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, Sisters in Crime, and the Historical Novel Society. She divides her time between Tokyo and San Francisco.

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