By Dorothy Hoobler and Thomas Hoobler '64 (Philomel Books)
The
third book in a mystery series for young adults set in 18th century
Japan. The series follows the adventures of Judge Ooka and his
adopted son, Seikei. Here, the duo investigates the murder of
a powerful warlord. In the company of a ninja, Seikei travels
to a remote monastery to hunt down the source of a blood-stained
origami butterfly.
Rife with period detail, adventure and suspense. the book was
the winner of the 2005 Edgar Award for Best Young Adult novel.
(September 2005)
