{"product_id":"2026100006152-secondhand-the-wages-of-zen","title":"The Wages Of Zen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good. Jacket: Worn\/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against the richly atmospheric backdrop of modern Japan, The Wages of Zen is a detective mystery by James Melville, the third entry in his celebrated Superintendent Otani series. The novel follows the deceptively mild-mannered Tetsuo Otani, head of the Hyogo Prefectural Police, as he investigates the suspicious deaths occurring at a Zen Buddhist retreat near Kobe. Melville masterfully blends procedural intrigue with a deep, affectionate portrait of Japanese culture, customs, and social nuance, creating a tone that is both contemplative and quietly suspenseful. The investigation uncovers a world of hidden tensions beneath the serene surface of monastic life, drawing Otani — aided by his loyal colleagues Kimura and Noguchi — into a web of deceit that is as philosophically rich as it is thrilling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48956409053403,"sku":"2026100006152-SECONDHAND","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/3d66d346-c385-4743-85d4-f2686326aff5.png?v=1783500676","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100006152-secondhand-the-wages-of-zen","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}