Allyson M W Dyar reviewed Sayonara Slam by Naomi Hirahara
Review of 'Sayonara Slam' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Taking place at the World World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium, it's Japan versus Korea -- a contest that brings forth more than just a game but historical significance as both countries don't have a lot good to say about each other.
During one of the obligatory press briefings, one of the reporters drops dead and Mas is there to witness it.
Mas is an elderly retired gardener, who had witnessed the bombing of Hiroshima before immigrating to American, at Dodger Stadium because his son-in-law is the grounds keeper.
Mas agrees to become the driver of a young reporter also attending World World Baseball Classic, which gives Mas a chance to find out just exactly why the Japanese reporter was killed.
This book was everything someone who enjoys mysteries could want: an excellent plot, the ability to learn about a piece of history that should be known to more people, …
Taking place at the World World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium, it's Japan versus Korea -- a contest that brings forth more than just a game but historical significance as both countries don't have a lot good to say about each other.
During one of the obligatory press briefings, one of the reporters drops dead and Mas is there to witness it.
Mas is an elderly retired gardener, who had witnessed the bombing of Hiroshima before immigrating to American, at Dodger Stadium because his son-in-law is the grounds keeper.
Mas agrees to become the driver of a young reporter also attending World World Baseball Classic, which gives Mas a chance to find out just exactly why the Japanese reporter was killed.
This book was everything someone who enjoys mysteries could want: an excellent plot, the ability to learn about a piece of history that should be known to more people, and really great characters.
If I can find more of the series on sale, I will definitely buy them.