The Convict's Sword

Name: The Convict's Sword
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: I.J. Parker
ISBN: 9781415962336

Author: I.J. Parker

Narrator: Roy Vongtama

Unabridged: 13 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Random House Audio

Published: 07/28/2009

Categories: Fiction, Mystery & Detective

Synopsis

The latest in the “terrifically imaginative” (The Wall Street Journal) Akitada mystery series brings eleventh-century Japan to life

I. J. Parker’s phenomenal Akitada mystery series has been gaining fans with each new novel. The latest, The Convict’s Sword, is the most fully realized installment to date, weaving history, drama, mystery, romance, and adventure into a story of passion and redemption. Lord Sugawara Akitada, the senior secretary in the Ministry of Justice, must find the mysterious killer of a man condemned to live in exile for a crime he did not commit. Meanwhile, Akitada’s retainer, Tora, investigates the sudden death of a blind street singer, whose past life is a bigger mystery than anyone thought. Told in Parker’s clever, vivid prose, The Convict’s Sword is a must-listen for those who love well-written mysteries in an exotic setting.

About The Author

I. J. Parker is the author of the Akitada mystery series. Her short stories featuring Akitada have been published regularly in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Meghan on April 09, 2024

I started reading this book not realizing it was the 6th in a series; I figured I would go back and read the first five after finishing this one. I won’t be doing that, unfortunately, as I found the “hero” protagonist to be entirely unlikeable and idiotic, the “mystery” was completely obvious, and t......more

Goodreads review by Jim on January 14, 2021

I really like this series, set in Heian Japan. It is a fascinating time period, and the author has done excellent research. She clearly shows the kinds of views, and prejudices, that an Imperial official from a famous, if declining, family would hold. What keeps this from a five is that when he chang......more

Goodreads review by Victoria on April 22, 2019

I'm a great fan of the Akitada series. The books are well researched and paint a vivid picture of 11th century Japan. All books centre around a murder mystery or two, but if you are anything like me, then it is the character development over the series of books that will keep you looking out for the......more

Goodreads review by Ric on October 28, 2016

Complex story with some mystery and more than one murder. A few parts seemed to get off track, but overall was a good read.......more

Goodreads review by David on February 02, 2023

Several intertwined family histories - and crimes. Plus work place problems for Akitada and a smallpox epidemic. Very complicated! The anti Buddhist theme in these books is interesting......more