Karakui

Snakeskin Shamisen by Naomi Hirahara

The familiarity of situations, foods, phrases, and of course, the Okinawan culture appeal to me, making this a fun, quick read.

Read the rest of Donna’s review over here. According to the author’s website, Snakeskin Shamisen (which is the third book in her Mas Arai series) has been nominated for an Edgar Allan Poe Award in the Best Paperback Original category.