Books like Blood hina by Naomi Hirahara

Mas Arai, the seasoned New York City police detective with Japanese-American heritage, is pulled into a tangled web when Haruo's wedding falls apart following the theft of a priceless traditional doll. The incident forces Mas to investigate a circle of old friends and family, uncovering long‑stored resentments and deceit. As the case unfolds, Mas must balance his loyalty to Haruo with the duty to expose the truth, confronting a brutal murder that threatens to shatter their community. The novel intertwines cultural heritage with crime-solving, showcasing Mas’s deep knowledge of Japanese customs and his own bicultural identity. Readers are drawn into a tale of betrayal, family secrets, and the relentless pursuit of justice, all while experiencing the texture of Japanese-American life in contemporary New York.

First publish date: 2010