The Naked Old Man on the Island: An Ennin Mystery #67 (The Ennin Mysteries)

Please be aware that reviews by a 'Kindle Reader' for this series (commonly entitled 'Entertaining mystery listening') frequently contain major plot spoilers.Ennin and Kukai visit an elderly hermit, who lives on a remote island...But as they discover how he survives, deadly wokou pirates are spotted out at sea...But just who, exactly, is this strange old man...?THE ENNIN MYSTERIES: COLLECTED SERIES 1 - 9 (45 Stories) (45 stories available at just $8.99.) Amazon Reviews for ENNIN 'The greatest of Japan's detectives, Ennin, and of course his trusted servant and chronicler Kukai... Full of intrigue, action and excitement... Great escapism...' M. Dowden, TOP #50 HALL OF FAME AMAZON REVIEWER 'This excellent rendition of mystery, suspense and intrigue... I'm surprised these adventures haven't been made into movies or a TV series... They are that good!' Arnold Mount 'I can't get enough of "The Ennin Mysteries"! Every story I read is so entertaining, I hate for it to end. I recommend this author to anyone who likes "whodunnit" stories!' Ruth Casey May 'These stories are always so amazing... Look forward to more...' Eileen Sedgwick 'The Ennin Mysteries are an absolute delight...' sshap 'Stevens keeps on delivering... This is a great series...' Abby Normal 'Love it! Simply amazed by how good these short stories are!' Edwina Callan 'Intriguing and good to read... Set out in a very eastern myth fashion... Recommend them to all and sundry....' Chris 'I confess to being addicted to them for the depiction of medieval Japan, the characters and the enjoyable stories. I treasure each Ennin mystery that I have...' Postscripter 'Five stars...' Daphne Frampton 'I especially like the sort of quiet and abiding love that exists between Ennin and Kukai, master and scribe. Also, there's a kind of sweeping majesty in the description of Japan...' Lisa 'Another good short story by Ben Stevens. Keep getting them can't seem to help myself. Try them yourself...' Tigger 'Atmospheric, intriguing and entertaining... A rare achievement...' Kenny51 'Entertaining read with Holmesian overtones... Interesting to read about imperial Japan...' AC 'Thank you Ben Stevens for writing the Ennin Mysteries... I love the characters... My only complaint? I have read all the Ennin Mysteries - I want more...' Momma Dahama 'Amazing... An inspiration...' Valentine Williams 'Wonderful... I wipe my tears... (a) profound message on the attitude needed by humans today... I will read this many more times and keep this close to my heart...' Candoar 'Well-written... I've enjoyed many Ennin mysteries... Satisfying as always...' S. Pearson 'A FUN READ!' Cowboy-not Wyoming 'Good plot tension and a clever twist... Ennin has made many enemies through his uncanny ability to solve murder mysteries...' M Brown 'I love the different stories Ben Stevens comes up with... There is always a twist, and the solutions are imaginative...' Jay Gold 'I like the writer, I like the mysteries...' Amazon Customer 'Such a TOUCHING MAGICAL story!' JWA 'Really enjoyable...' Menarue 'I was completely hooked by the Ennin series from the first story... Ben Stevens's writing style is somewhat like a Japanese room arrangement...' AcerAcer 'Mystery from historic Japan... Like Holmes and Watson, but in an Asian setting...' Nysa 'How refreshing... Really delightful...' Leyla 'A great read...' Carter 'Ennin does it again... Well written, evocative of the era, and suitably mysterious...' KD 'Highly enjoyable... Stories are tight, punchy and uncluttered... Bravo, Mr. Stevens!' Damien Omen III 'This Japanese detective is a fine addition to the burgeoning field of Asian historical detectives which began with Judge Dee (China) and runs through I.P. Parker's Akitada...'