The Demon in the Teahouse

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It just seemed too difficult a read at first. When I picked the book up again, the style didn't seem quite as daunting. Then when we got into the active mystery part, the story flew.

The Demon in the Teahouse by Dorothy Hoobler

Seikei was able to make careful observations and collect information to help solve the mystery of who was setting fires and killing Geishas. I really enjoyed learning about life and society during that era of Japan's history. Dec 30, Arminzerella rated it really liked it Shelves: This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers.

To view it, click here. This is the sequel to The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn. Seikei has begun his samurai training and doing all he can to learn what he must so as not to embarrass his adoptive father, Judge Ooka. In the midst of his archery lessons, the Judge is called away to Edo. Seikei and the Judge must investigate a mysterious outbreak of fires, which were supposedly started by a demon. They discover that the fires have something to do with the famous geisha, Umei, and Seikei is left behind to investigate.

Seikei gets a job as a houseboy in a teahouse that Umei frequents and questions the geisha's male patrons. Many men have desired Umei, creating rivalries and unhappiness. People close to her have been disappearing, and places she frequents have been burned to the ground. Seikei reasons that if Umei is not directly responsible, then someone who has something against her is the most likely culprit.

At the last minute, Judge Ooka saves the day — pitting his marksmanship against a katana and rescuing Seikei and Nui.

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Another exciting and fast-paced installment from the Hooblers. This is a tasty appetizer of Japanese culture and history and mystery all rolled into one maki! Readers get to figure things out along the way just as he does. Apr 10, Crimson rated it liked it Shelves: Compared to the first book, I felt that this story was lacking.

We got to see Seikei solve another mystery but it wasn't as exciting as the first case. I didn't really get to interact with the antagonist which was rather sad since I wanted to know more. The characters felt too distant. They were introduced and then taken away, only to reappear once more for some important event.

We 'meet' him when the tea house owner kicks him out, we don't even get a description from him so I think, probably not important anyways. Later he starts a fire and then he suddenly has some important information that may lead to the solution of the demon case? Only to then be taken away once more. Did he get punished for starting that fire? Or was he pardoned because he had some information? Did he go back and get his job back? If people are dying, shouldn't there be a more tense atmosphere? Perhaps the next book will be better? Dec 30, Karissa rated it liked it.

This is the second book in the Samurai Mystery series; there are six books total in the series. If you enjoyed the first book you will enjoy this one. The two books are very similar in style. Seikei is busy training as a samurai when his master, Judge Ooka, gets a desperate call for help.

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Fires have been breaking out in Edo and Judge Ooka must find out why. The mystery will lead Jedge Ooka and Seikei deep into the geisha district; where Seikei must help figure out if the fires are being caused by This is the second book in the Samurai Mystery series; there are six books total in the series. The mystery will lead Jedge Ooka and Seikei deep into the geisha district; where Seikei must help figure out if the fires are being caused by a demon or by something more human in nature.

Again the best part about this book is how it delves into Japanese culture. You learn a lot about the culture of Geisha's in this novel and a lot about the history of fire safety in Japanese cities. Seikei has a number of life-threatening close calls; making this book a bit more tense than the first one.

The mystery is well woven and has a less predictable outcome than it did in the first book. The writing style is still nothing special; the books are written at a pretty basic reading level. Overall the book was engaging and enjoyable. Nothing incredibly special but I again enjoyed the Japanese history and enjoyed reading about Seikei.

I look forward to reading the next book. Jul 02, Liora rated it really liked it Shelves: Judge Ooka and Seikei become involved in the investigation of some mysterious, suspicious fires in the nearby city of Edo, and also the death of two geishas. Seikei goes to work in a teahouse in the exotic, floating city of Yoshiwara where the geishas live and entertain at night.

With his natural curiosity, quick intelligence, and eager desire to please Ju In this sequel to The Ghost in Tokkaido Inn, Seikei has begun his training as a samurai at the home of his adopted father Samurai Judge Ooka. With his natural curiosity, quick intelligence, and eager desire to please Judge Ooka, Seikei is able to help solve the mysteries.

This was a very enjoyable young adult mystery. It had an excellent plot that was well paced and several interesting characters.

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The setting in 18th century Japan was fascinating and felt very genuine. This book had a lot of information about geishas and the floating city and other cultural tidbits from this period in Japan. Highly recommended for those who like reading young adult mysteries and novels set in Japan. Oct 17, Linda rated it liked it. This young adult book has a bit of an historic flair. It takes place in Japan in- I believe- the s. I think that it's the 2nd book in the series.

Fourteen year-old Seikei is the adopted son of Judge Ooka, a wise samurai. Seikei is training to be a samurai too. Not only are the beautiful geisha girls being murdered in the exotic floating city of Yoshiwara but fires, the dread of all cities who have buidings made of paper, are being set by someone. Seikei had a bad feeling about Fukushu. Will Seikei find the murderer? Is Fukushu the murderer? Read this good book to find out.

The Demon in the Teahouse is recommended to those who like mystery stories. Siekei, the young trainee samurai, returns with Judge Ooka to solve a very mysterious mystery. There, they find out that there has been a string of fires. They start to uncover the truth behind the fires… but then, something else pops up.

A young girl, a teahouse attendant, has just been murdered by what is believed to be, a demon. So, Judge Ooka and Siekei believe that the killings and the fires are related in some way. To continue the quest to uncover the truth, Siekei decides to go undercover as a teahouse attendant.

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While he is working, he comes across a beautiful geisha, Umae.