The Mushroom Tree Mystery (Su Lin Series Book 6)

Praise for Ovidia Yu's Work

According to the South China Morning Post, Ovidia Yu is "one of Singapore's finest living authors." Catriona McPherson praises Yu's work as "simply glorious," noting how every detail of 1930s Singapore is vividly brought to life. Rhys Bowen describes the writing as "charming," while the Scotsman lauds it for featuring "one of the most likable heroines in modern literature."

About "The Mushroom Tree Mystery"

In the aftermath of the Allies' victory over Germany in Europe, Japan remains defiant in the East. As rumors spread that the Japanese occupiers in Singapore are planning to annihilate the island's population rather than surrender, a grim discovery is made. A young aide is found murdered beneath the termite mushroom tree in Hideki Tagawa's garden, and his plans for a devastating poison gas bomb have vanished. To avert further catastrophe, Su Lin must uncover the real killer with the assistance of Hideki Tagawa's former rival, the charismatic Shinto priest Yoshio Yoshimo.

What Readers are Saying

"The Mushroom Tree Mystery" has been hailed as "beautifully written" by The Courier, praising its effortless storytelling and sensitive character development, making it a must-read for 2022. Catriona McPherson describes Chen Su Lin, the protagonist, as a "true gem" with a "slyly witty voice" and "admirable, sometimes heartbreaking, practicality," making her one of the most beguiling narrators in recent literature. Rhys Bowen finds the novel "charming and fascinating," appreciating the authentic portrayal of a different culture and era. The Scotsman highlights it as "a wonderful detective novel" featuring a heroine who should be on everyone's "Must Read" list. The South China Morning Post calls Yu's writing "unassuming, yet brilliantly observant."

Kara Owens, CMG CVO and British High Commissioner to Singapore, notes that Yu's writing helped her "peel back the layers to understand Singapore." She finds the story and Chen Su Lin's initiative and tenacity, set against the backdrop of wartime Singapore, captivating both her historical and mystery-loving sides.

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