The Ninja's Illusion: A Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery by Gigi Pandian

Jaya is going to Japan to support her friend who does a magic act.  She's also going to see if she can find some information about a dutch ship that sunk with cargo.  She has no idea both of those goals are putting her in danger.

Henery Press and Net Galley allowed me to read this book for review (thank you).  It will be published October 3rd.

This story is complex with lots of characters, lots of different agendas and people who will kill to get what they want.

Jaya is torn between two men.  She loves them both and she's good friends with both of them but does she want to share her life with one of them?  

When the main magician is killed, they find the diary he used for this rope trick is missing.  Was that the motive?

Pay close attention to all the spider webs moving from one character to another.  Only Jaya and her close friends are telling the whole truth.

I have to admit I didn't suspect the real criminal.  He seemed benign to me but not when he has a samurai sword!

The mystery is solved and Jaya finds out who her heart loves most...