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SEASON OF MYSTERY: The Cherry Blossom Murders

Your husband Richard lies dead beneath the cherry blossoms of Old Japan, and the police are of no help. Step into history and uncover the truth when no one else will. Find devilishly hidden clues, explore exotic locales, and bring the killer to justice!

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February 3, 2010
16 years and 184 days ago
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Very Positive324 reviews80.9%

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Your husband Richard lies dead beneath the cherry blossoms of Old Japan, and the police are of no help. Step into history and uncover the truth when no one else will. Find devilishly hidden clues, explore exotic locales, and bring the killer to justice!

The hidden object genre meets historical fiction for the first time

Over 1200 cleverly hidden objects

Over 20 handpainted backgrounds

Stirring, Japanese-themed soundtrack