He has written mysteries set in modern Los Angeles and Tokyo as well as a mystery trilogy set in 1603 Japan. He has received a starred review from Publishers Weekly and have been on the Mystery Writers of America national bestseller list, the Los Angeles Times Bestseller List for all fiction, and numerous local mystery bestseller lists.
He has written mysteries that occur in contemporary Los Angeles and Tokyo, as well as a trilogy set in 1603 Japan. He has been recognized by Publishers Weekly with a starred review and featured on the Mystery Writers of America national bestseller list, the Los Angeles Times Bestseller List for all fiction, and numerous local mystery lists.