I’ve been keeping an eye out for Ovidia Yu’s latest Su Lin/Crown Colony mystery, The Cannonball Tree Mystery, to go on sale. And now it has dropped to $0.99 at Kindle and Kobo US. I know what I’m going to be reading tonight! Per SYKM, the last couple of titles in this series were nominated/finalists for various historical mystery awards. Although certainly not hard-boiled or noir, this series is less cozy than Yu’s earlier Aunty Lee series. I’ve liked both series a lot.
Also, just as an aside, if you like historical mysteries set in Singapore, I’ve quite enjoyed two recent books by AM Stuart: Singapore Sapphire, and Revenge in Rubies, both set a bit earlier in time, in early 20th century Singapore. Although it’s not on sale, my review of Singapore Sapphire can be found here and also links for purchase.
The Paper Bark Tree Mystery is the third in this series. It has dropped to $2.99 at Kindle and Kobo US. And, BTW, I finished reading The Cannonball Tree Mystery, from the OP, and loved it. If I had time to write a formal review, it would get five stars from me….
Kindle US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JKWPFN5
Kobo US: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-paper-bark-tree-mystery
The Frangipani Tree Mystery is the first in Yu’s Crown Colony series. It has dropped to $0.99 in the US.
Kindle US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075WRF64F
Kobo US: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-frangipani-tree-mystery-1
The Paper Bark Tree Mystery is now £2.99 at Kindle UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07K25RM6N
The second book in this series, The Betel Nut Tree Mystery, is $0.99 right now at Kindle and Kobo US.
Kindle US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0791MNW1R
Kobo US: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-betel-nut-tree-mystery-1
The Paper Bark Tree Mystery is now $0.99 at Kindle US, but sadly, still $2.99 at Kobo US. The links in the first comment are still good.
The Cannonball Tree Mystery is now £2.99 at Kindle UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08C5F49NV
The Mushroom Tree Mystery is the sixth and most recent (2022) in Yu’s wonderful (IMO) Su Lin/Crown Colony series, at least until a new one comes out this June. It has dropped to $2.99/£2.99 in the US/UK right now.
Kindle US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TKH3N8K
Kobo US: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-mushroom-tree-mystery-1
Kindle UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09T63LN7H
The Betel Nut Tree Mystery, is $0.99 right now again at Kindle and Kobo US.
Kindle US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0791MNW1R
Kobo US: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-betel-nut-tree-mystery-1
The Paper Bark Tree Mystery is now $0.99 at both Kindle US and Kobo US. The links in the first comment way up above are still good.
he Mimosa Tree Mystery is $0.99 right now in the US…
Kindle US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WS8M9N4
Kobo US: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-mimosa-tree-mystery-1
The Mushroom Tree Mystery is on sale for $0.99 in the US right now. Sadly, it’s not on sale in the UK at the moment.
Kindle US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TKH3N8K
Kobo US: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-mushroom-tree-mystery-1