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Masao Masuto, a Japanese-American detective in California, is the protagonist of this series. The 12 books, written between 1968 and 1999, offer a unique blend of Eastern and Western detective traditions. Masuto's cultural background and his commitment to justice make for intriguing and thought-provoking stories that will appeal to fans of diverse representation in crime fiction.
Jun'ichirō Tanizaki
The Makioka Sisters
This novel is a great choice if you're looking for a deep dive into Japanese culture. The Makioka Sisters follows four sisters as they navigate the changing world of Osaka in the 1930s and 1940s. The attention to detail and exploration of family dynamics will appeal to fans of the Masuto series.
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The Moonstone
This classic mystery novel is a great choice if you're looking for a complex and engaging plot. The Moonstone follows a young woman as she tries to solve the mystery of a stolen diamond. The attention to detail and exploration of social norms will appeal to fans of the Masuto series.
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The Alienist
If you're looking for a historical mystery with a unique setting, this is the perfect choice. The Alienist follows a criminal psychologist as he tries to solve a series of murders in 1890s New York City. The attention to historical detail and exploration of social norms will remind you of the Masuto series.
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The Daughter of Time
This novel is a great choice if you're looking for a mystery with a twist. The Daughter of Time follows a detective as he investigates the historical mystery of Richard III and the Princes in the Tower. The attention to detail and exploration of social norms will appeal to fans of the Masuto series.
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The Name of the Rose
If you're looking for a historical mystery with a philosophical bent, this is the perfect choice. The Name of the Rose follows a Franciscan friar as he investigates a series of murders in a medieval monastery. The attention to historical detail and exploration of philosophical ideas will remind you of the Masuto series.
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The Lincoln Lawyer
This legal thriller is a great choice if you're looking for a new perspective on crime. The Lincoln Lawyer follows a defense attorney as he takes on a high-profile case. The intricate plot and attention to detail will appeal to fans of the Masuto series.
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