Sherlock Holmes and the Akita

Sherlock Holmes is in Japan, following his epic battle with the evil criminal mastermind, Moriarty...

Holmes - along with his faithful companion, the doctor Yoshida-sensei - assist an aging 'Akita' dog, as together they finally bring a cunning murderer to justice...

PLEASE NOTE: This is a (very close) retelling of 'The Dog (An Ennin Mystery #36)'. I have reworked the original story in order to pay homage to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his legendary creation, who inspired me from childhood.

By the same author - SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE AUSTRALIAN

GOODREADS: '(Sherlock Holmes and the Australian) An excellent Holmes story in the classic tradition. Quite a lot of people have tried to imitate A. C. Doyle over the years, and some of them have failed miserably - but this is one of the successes, in my opinion. Holmes solves a crime right under Inspector Lestrade's nose, without the latter realizing. There is also an amusing scene when Holmes has to"translate" one character's Cockney rhyming slang for a bewildered Dr. Watson...'

From Ben Stevens, Amazon #1 Bestselling author of THE ENNIN MYSTERIES

'Absolutely engaging... There is so much mystery here...' Joanna Daneman (USA), #1 HALL OF FAME AMAZON REVIEWER

'That famous Japanese detective, the illustrious Ennin-sensei... Highly entertaining, although parting slightly from Japanese / oriental myth and customs, thus making the stories more accessible to the western mindset...' Qualánqui

'The greatest of Japan's detectives, Ennin, and of course his trusted servant and chronicler Kukai... Full of intrigue, action and excitement... Great escapism...' M. Dowden (UK), HALL OF FAME TOP 50 REVIEWER

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'I especially like the sort of quiet and abiding love that exists between Ennin and Kukai, master and scribe. Also, there's a kind of sweeping majesty in the description of Japan...' Lisa

'Atmospheric, intriguing and entertaining... A rare achievement...' Kenny51

'Entertaining read with Holmesian overtones... Interesting to read about imperial Japan...' AC

'Thank you Ben Stevens for writing the Ennin Mysteries... I love the characters... My only complaint? I have read all the Ennin Mysteries - I want more...' Momma Dahama

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'Multiple layers... Intriguing...' CH

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'Very powerful' Bill

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'Mystery from historic Japan... Like Holmes and Watson, but in an Asian setting...' Nysa

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'I love this series of short stories...' Kay H