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January 31, 2012

Waiting On Wednesday (11) - Tokyo Heist

Tokyo Heist
Tokyo Heist by Diana Renn
Publication Date: June 14, 2012
Publisher: Viking
Find on: Goodreads, Amazon, Book Depository
ixteen-year-old Violet loves reading manga and wearing scarves made from kimono fabric, so she’s thrilled that her father’s new painting commission means a summer trip to Japan. But what starts as an exotic vacation quickly turns into a dangerous treasure hunt.

Her father’s client, the wealthy Yamada family, is the victim of a high-profile art robbery. Someone has stolen van Gogh sketches from the Yamadas’ Seattle mansion, and is holding them hostage until the Yamadas can produce the corresponding van Gogh painting.

The problem is that nobody knows where this painting is hidden, and until they find it, all of their lives are in danger. Violet’s search for the missing van Gogh takes her from the Seattle Art Museum, to the yakuza-infested streets of Tokyo, to a secluded inn in Kyoto. As the mystery deepens, Violet’s not sure whom she can trust.

But she knows one thing: she has to find the painting and the criminals—before it’s too late.
We are huge fans of the asian culture, the Japanese and Korean in specific. So finding out this is set in Japan is awesome! plus its a detective/mystery and we love those! 

What are you waiting on this wednesday? 

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that showcases upcoming releases that we are excited about. 

   

6 comments:

  1. Samual1 February 2012 at 02:25

    I haven't heard of this book before, but it sounds interesting! Great choice! Thank you for sharing it!

    Sam
    Books For All Seasons

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  2. Sam (Realm of Fiction)1 February 2012 at 04:42

    I have a thing for Japan! Thanks for drawing this to my attention girls. I'll have to add it to the list now. :)

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  3. Carly1 February 2012 at 07:43

    I like the sound of this book, very interesting. Thanks for sharing :)

    My WoW: http://fictionfascination.blogspot.com/2012/02/waiting-on-wednesday-8.html

    Carly :)

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  4. Unknown1 February 2012 at 10:07

    I can't wait to read this book! International art theft story line? Sign me up! Great pick!

    My WoW:
    http://www.flyleafreview.com/2012/01/waiting-on-wednesday-5.html

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  5. roro1 February 2012 at 14:46

    tnx 4 sharing
    it'sa on mya wishlist a lol

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  6. test2 February 2012 at 22:49

    I heard about this book! can't wait to read it ;)

    Thanks for stopping by~

    Jay @ We Fancy Book

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