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In an adventure filled with highway bandits, unscrupulous politicians, and renegade monks, The Dragon Scroll introduces readers to the lively world of eleventh-century Japan and an irrepressible hero—Sugawara Akitada. On his first official assignment, Akitada—an impoverished nobleman and earnest young government clerk in the Ministry of Justice—is sent from the capital city on a nearly impossible mission to the distant province of Kazusa to discover why tax convoys are disappearing. In the politically murky world of the Japanese court, he has been set up to fail. Against the odds, the ever-resourceful Akitada, his elderly servant Seimei, and his impudent bodyguard Tora are determined to fulfill their mission and discover the truth in a town of dangerous secrets.
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"Very enjoyable. Although the "mystery" isn't much, the characters are wonderful and the feeling for and love of ancient Japan is astounding. Highly recommended for those who are more interested in a good read than a complex mystery."
— Medeyle (4 out of 5 stars)
The Dragon Scroll Listener Reviews
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" Brilliantly written, Parker's prose is engaging and thought-provoking. "
— Karissa, 12/21/2013 -
" A competent mystery set in medieval japan. This book is the first in a series and is a little stiff. Later mysteries are smoother. But good characters, lively plot and good suspense. "
— Cynthia, 12/4/2013 -
" I love this book and any stories about ancient Japan! "
— LaRhonda, 11/21/2013 -
" Uh, I just had to give up on this one. I figured out the mystery about halfway through but usually that's ok if the characters make me want to keep going. Didn't happen. Sayonara. "
— Elsa, 11/19/2013 -
" First I.J. Parker book I read. "
— Joyce, 11/7/2013 -
" fun read, interesting plot, likable characters "
— Sam, 10/21/2013 -
" it was good, going smooth, and I just like anything about Japanese. "
— Amanda, 10/15/2013 -
" Interesting to read a mystery story set in 11th century Japan. Enjoyed this one more than the next in the series, Rashomon's Gate. "
— Debby, 10/15/2013 -
" A nicely done mystery, which is enhanced by the interesting and realistic setting in 11th Century Japan. "
— Terry, 5/30/2013 -
" The same formula as Norman VanGulik's Judge Dee stories with better dialogue and characterization. Glad to see this genre of detective stories continue. "
— Ed, 5/28/2012 -
" A good story. Held my interest and I will read others in the series. "
— Kenny, 4/20/2012 -
" Beautifully written, this series. Ninth Century Japan and the Imperial court. Great history. Great characters. And best of all--great stories. "
— B.R., 3/17/2011 -
" Meh. I found the characters to be pretty stereotypical- young, naive nobleman; faithful but cranky servant; femme fatale; tomboy... The plot was mildly interesting, and the details about medieval Japan were, too. Not sure the author captures the sensibilities of the era, though. "
— Linda, 11/17/2009
About I. J. Parker
I. J. Parker, winner of the Shamus Award for “Akitada’s First Case”, a short story published in 1999, lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She writes regularly for Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine.