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“The deeper you get into The Gentleman From Japan, the more educated you become about the dark complexities of international relations and the more indebted you are to Church for creating a series that stands out as winningly as this one.” Chicago Tribune
“Excellent …The pseudonymous Church, himself a former spy, makes all the plot developments chillingly plausible.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“As always, O isn’t told exactly what is going on…But O abides, and fans of this fascinating series won’t be disappointed.” Booklist
“Inspector O continues to ferret out significant evidence…Layer upon worldwide layer must be unpeeled to reach the solution. The sixth outing for Church’s wise inspector creates an intriguing synergy, with many insights into international culture and a complex plot.” Kirkus Reviews
“Feodor Chin’s impressive rendering of accents ranging from Russian to Chinese and Portuguese adds to a story brimming with descriptions of diverse locales and food…Chin’s skill at conveying the humor, ideas, and prejudices of multiple cultures adds atmosphere and listening pleasure. It’s especially relaxing to hear Inspector O’s aesthetic appreciation of various trees as he’s being drugged, kidnapped, and blindfolded. Audio is a must to thoroughly appreciate this action-packed thriller” AudioFile