Josiah’s Reviews > The Mystery of Ura Senke > Status Update

A non-ending ending as my final one of the book? I don't love that.

Paul Abrams draws weird-looking people, but his scenes can be pretty good. I love the feel of this one, you backed into a shadowy corner by the mob men.

As soon as the Yakuza realized you were escaping, there was no way the police were going to catch them at the safehouse.

This is a gorgeous double-page illustration, especially this half of the page, showing the star-studded night sky and the coniferous trees. I haven't thought much of Paul Abrams's work so far, but this is superb.

Drowned in Lake Biwa. I should have grabbed the motorboat, noise or no noise.

Is there any escaping the Yakuza for me? Mrs. Oda is hard-nosed, but she's bitten off more than she can chew in her plot to steal the valuable tea bowl.

It's time for the seemingly dull route, interviewing Takashi's gem dealer contact.

Admittedly, it's weird that you remarked "cheerfully" on Mrs. Oda's murder, but it's interesting that, pieced together with alternative endings in this book, we know the genuine Yukisoo will be returned in short order, none the worse for wear.

Well, that was hardly my fault! Why did that story path lead to the tea bowl getting knocked out of my hands and smashing on the curb? It feels...random, to all the effort I invested in saving the bowl.

Staking out Mrs. Oda's residence is definitely a hotter lead than talking with Takashi's friend in the gem business. I have no doubt on this decision.