A Curse in Kyoto

The Hunter and Higashi Mysteries, Book 1

Winner of the 2024 Discovery Editors' Choice Award

When a supposedly cursed traditional Japanese instrument arrives at the British School of Kyoto, strange things start to happen. A phantom geisha haunts the halls, a star student vanishes, and cryptic symbols appear across the campus.

For Jessica Hunter, a seasoned globetrotter trying to adapt to life at BSK, the eerie events are more than just schoolyard rumors. Teaming up with Kenta Higashi, a local boy with his own connection to the missing student, Jessica suspects a sinister force is at play.

As they investigate, they uncover a web of secrets, lies, and a vengeance plot tied to the instrument's shadowy past. Can Jessica and Kenta unravel the truth behind the curse before it claims another victim? Or will they become the next targets of its wrath?

©2024 S.J. Cullen (P)2025 Podium Audio

Fantastic

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The story

This was something I decided to try and I’m glad I did. It was very well done and can’t wait to listen to the others.

Enjoyable ride

I enjoyed the story. it was well written and narrated. The culture element added to the tale

Character development and reader!

Nothing! Loved it! I am listening a second time and about to listen to book 3!

Feels like young adult fiction

I did struggle a bit to get through this book. I think it’s because this feels like young adult fiction. I do think a teen audience would enjoy this book; I mean that in the best way.