Claws of the Cat: A Shinobi Mystery (Hardcover) by Susan Spann

from bgknighton

Father Mateo is one of the first Christians allowed into Japan. Hiro has been appointed by the Shogun to watch over him and protect him. When one of his converts is accused of murder he is compelled to look for the murderer. There is a henice presentation of the politics and world of that era.

from gpangel

My rating: 4 of 5 stars Claws of the Cat by Susan Spann is a Minotaur Press publication - a division of St. Martin's Press. This book was published in July 2013. Hiro, a ninja, working undercover to protect a Jesuit Priest finds himself in middle of a big mess, when a Samurai is murdered in the S...

from ParadisePorch

What I learned: From the glossary: SHINOBI Literally "shadowed person." Shinobi is the Japanese pronunciation of the characters that many Westerners pronounce "ninja." ("Ninja" is based on a Chinese pronunciation.)

from Schlyne

A fun mystery set in 16th century japan. The book revolves around one Portuguese monk and his "bodyguard", a secret shinobi who end up solving a murder.

from MrsLee

Hiro, a shinobi (ninja) has been assigned the task of protecting a Jesuit Priest as a punishment. This story takes place in Kyoto Japan in the 1500s. His task has just become much more difficult as the priest has put his life on the line to save a young woman he believes is innocent of murder. It...