Antiques dealer Jim Brodie is still new to his late father's Tokyo-based firm, Brodie Security, after inheriting half of the private investigating business almost a year ago. After recently solving a nasty murder case in San Francisco, Brodie has returned to Tokyo to relax a bit while he searches for a rare antique ink drawing for a client. The last thing he wants to do is get further involved in the PI business.

When Akira Miura, a 96-year-old Japanese WWII veteran, comes to Brodie Security for help, he has quite a tale to tell. He fears for his life after two old army buddies are killed during home invasions. He's convinced they were revenge slayings carried out by Chinese Triads for WWII atrocities performed by his military comrades. Brodie is motivated by the old man's story of a long-lost wartime treasure and feels compelled to provide security for him.

The next day, a vicious murder occurs that astonishes everyone. It's now highly imperative to protect the old Miura and his few remaining buddies. Using every resource at their disposal, Brodie and his skilled security team investigate each connection uncovered. Then the killer(s) unexpectedly hit close to home and it becomes personal for Brodie and his crew. Following leads from Tokyo to Miami to Barbados, Brodie suffers a grueling journey in his pursuit of the killer(s) with a truly shocking surprise at the end of the trek.

TOKYO KILL, the second exciting Jim Brodie crime thriller by Barry Lancet, is an impressive novel of spirited adventure and edgy intrigue. It's obvious Lancet has firsthand knowledge of Japan and has done extensive research regarding the historical elements. This, along with realistic characterization and notable plot development, makes TOKYO KILLS a dynamic read.