In the Shig Sato Mystery series, Shig goes from being a respected police officer to, after his mandatory retirement, a private investigator. He had no real plans to become a P.I., and only mentioned it to his superior, the superintendent-general, as a quick way to end a conversation. Then Shig received a note from Kazuo Takahashi, one of the wealthiest of all the Japanese industrialists. Takahashi had been aware of Sato for a number of years, and when he was told by the Tokyo Police superintendent general that Sato once mentioned perhaps becoming a private investigator in his retirement — well. Takahashi couldn’t wait to hire Sato.
It’s a staple of modern Japanese storytelling that a prospective bride or groom is investigated before a marriage can take place. It’s a staple because it’s true. And of course, in the modern world, private investigators/private detectives are hired for a variety of reasons, from tracking down wayward spouses, background investigations and locating people, to investigations unique to business and government.In present-day Tokyo, there are over 10,000 agencies in present-day Japan, and there are schools that offer classes on how to prepare for that occupation. In fact, the U.S. embassy has a list of private detectives on it’s website.
Although Shig Sato is a reluctant P.I., he is slowly growing into his new role as a civilian investigator. In the time of the Sato mysteries, Shig believes his new career as a P.I. a huge step down from his police career. Will he find it as rewarding as when he was the highly respected Inspector Sato? To find out, you’ll have to read the mysteries. My new release, Cat’s Meow, provides a clue!
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Cat’s Meow is Book 4 in the Shig Sato Mystery Series. In a race against time to find a killer before a strikes again, a case from Shig’s past propels him to get to the bottom of the crime spree. Don miss it! Just click. And don’t forget: if you’re reading this on your cell phone or tablet, keep scrolling down. You’ll find all of the Shig Sato Mysteries down there. If you’re reading this on your home computer, you’ll find them on the right. And if you haven’t signed up for the Shig Sato newsletter, you can do that here. Once in a while I share what’s happening with Shig, offer great deals in mysteries and thrillers from my author friends, and announce when the next special will come along. Don’t miss out. Just click here to enter the World of Shig Sato.
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