Six Expressions of Death

by Mojo Mori

When an unknown man is shot, then stabbed to death on the road between Morijuku and the village of Iwagi, it is natural to assume that he fell victim to bandits preying on travelers passing through the Kiso Mountains. But when Daikawa Tadashi, a samurai from a poor, but ancient noble house, encounters the body, he realizes that there is likely more to the tale than a simple robbery.

And when Tadashi's attempt to dutifully report the murder to one of his daimyo's lieutenants unexpectedly results in a second murder, he finds himself, and worse, his lover, ensnared in a dangerous web of deceit and death. For clan war looms over the mountains, the Tiger of Kai, the lord of the Takeda, is on the prowl, and shinobi stalk the shadows of the night.

SIX EXPRESSIONS OF DEATH is Mojo Mori's debut novel. A historical murder mystery set in a mystical version of 16th century Japan, it is a unique and enthralling tale.

Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction

217 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 24, 2017

Reviews

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a novel of Japan in the 1500s. Daikawa Tadashi is a relatively unimportant samurai with a loyal servant, Shinya, who becomes involved in a complicated plot following the murder of another samurai found to be delivering a crucial message. With his girlfriend’s and his own life in danger and a ninja, Yuukai, as one of a number of enemies, Tadashi must find out who killed the samurai and then others to cover up a plot. It’s a vivid read with great descriptions of places and times with attitudes consistent and non-anachronistic, while the occasional haiku and brief philosophical interlude enhance rather than detract from an involving read.

[harry case · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting for one with an affection for japanese samurai stories

This would make a great movie plenty of action plenty of mood and reflection. A bit philisophical for a western reader but well worth the time