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Die Zeitdetektive #21
Der Schwur des Samurai
Edo - 1700 n. Chr. Wer hat es gewagt, einen Wurfstern auf den Shogun zu schleudern? Die Zeitdetektive ermitteln im Japan der Samurai und Ninja und geraten auf eine gefährliche Fährte.
160 pages, Hardcover
First published August 28, 2014
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17 people want to read
About the author
Fabian Lenk
314 books19 followersNach dem Abitur studierte Fabian Lenk in München Diplom-Journalistik. Im Anschluss daran war er 25 Jahren als Reporter und leitender Redakteur bei verschiedenen Printmedien tätig, bevor er sich ganz dem Schreiben von Büchern widmete. Sein früherer Beruf als Zeitungsredakteur hat Einfluss auf seine Kriminalromane, die er für Erwachsene und Kinder schreibt. In seinen Kinderkrimis spiegeln sich Fabian Lenks Erfahrungen als Redakteur und seine Rechercheroutine wider. Elemente des Detektivromans werden verknüpft mit historischen und geografischen Sachinformationen. Umfangreiche Glossare unterstützen das Ziel, den Lesern Informationen über den jeweiligen Schauplatz zu vermitteln. Einige seiner Bücher behandeln auch das Thema Fußball. Dies entspricht seiner Vorliebe für diese Sportart.
Inzwischen sind rund 230 Bücher erschienen, die in 19 Sprachen übersetzt wurden und sich über vier Millionen Mal verkauften.
Viele seiner Werke sind mittlerweile als Hörbücher erschienen, darunter die Serien Die Zeitdetektive, Die Schatzjäger und 1000 Gefahren.
Fabian Lenk lebt mit seiner Frau in Bruchhausen-Vilsen (Niedersachsen).
Inzwischen sind rund 230 Bücher erschienen, die in 19 Sprachen übersetzt wurden und sich über vier Millionen Mal verkauften.
Viele seiner Werke sind mittlerweile als Hörbücher erschienen, darunter die Serien Die Zeitdetektive, Die Schatzjäger und 1000 Gefahren.
Fabian Lenk lebt mit seiner Frau in Bruchhausen-Vilsen (Niedersachsen).
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November 19, 2018
Review for „The Oath of the Samurai” by Fabian Lenk:
It’s the twenty first book from The Time Detectives series and it’s a detective story from Early Modern Japan. Through this series, Fabian Lenk introduces us in a journey through different historical settings and time periods along with Julian, Leon, Kim and their cat, Kija.
The destination here is the Edo period, 1700 BC. With every page read, the readers will find out about the culture, traditions, customs, standard of living, legislation and many other things in the period mentioned earlier. We may add geography, architecture, weapons and clothing.
Adventure, investigations, time travel, suspense, twist of plot, mystery, betrayal and loyalty are some of the things which will you discover while reading the story. The novel itself can be considered a page ripped from a history book.
Mr. Lenk is one of the first writers, who proved that one can both teach the readers history and make them discover the joy of reading by using one’s knowledge, documentation and imagination to create an educational and captivating work of art.
Kija’s behavior is similar to Watson’s, Agatha’s cat from the Agatha: Girl of Mystery series by Sir Steve Stevenson because both cats act like police dogs and help the heroes with their cases. Although they’re not related, the heroes from The Time Detectives series set a good example of teamwork. Brave, clever and ready for a new adventure, the trio is ready to solve a new case.
I recommend this book to readers 9+.
It’s the twenty first book from The Time Detectives series and it’s a detective story from Early Modern Japan. Through this series, Fabian Lenk introduces us in a journey through different historical settings and time periods along with Julian, Leon, Kim and their cat, Kija.
The destination here is the Edo period, 1700 BC. With every page read, the readers will find out about the culture, traditions, customs, standard of living, legislation and many other things in the period mentioned earlier. We may add geography, architecture, weapons and clothing.
Adventure, investigations, time travel, suspense, twist of plot, mystery, betrayal and loyalty are some of the things which will you discover while reading the story. The novel itself can be considered a page ripped from a history book.
Mr. Lenk is one of the first writers, who proved that one can both teach the readers history and make them discover the joy of reading by using one’s knowledge, documentation and imagination to create an educational and captivating work of art.
Kija’s behavior is similar to Watson’s, Agatha’s cat from the Agatha: Girl of Mystery series by Sir Steve Stevenson because both cats act like police dogs and help the heroes with their cases. Although they’re not related, the heroes from The Time Detectives series set a good example of teamwork. Brave, clever and ready for a new adventure, the trio is ready to solve a new case.
I recommend this book to readers 9+.
August 9, 2022
Das Informations-Kapitel war dieses Mal wieder sehr erhellend. Woher kamen die Samurai, wie wurden sie ausgebildet und auch ein wenig über Ninja. Der Fall ist solide, sicherlich spannend für die Zielgruppe.
October 6, 2024
Vicces, hogy csak ennek a résznek nincs magyar Goodreads oldala... Mindegy. Konkrétan ez a sorozat ismertette meg velem a krimi világát, továbbá nagyon jó módja, hogy történelmről és más kultúrákról tanítsa a gyerekeket.
January 4, 2023
This book was interesting to read and it helped me to learn more about the japanese culture.
July 15, 2025
In Der Schwur des Samurai, the Time Detectives travel to 18th-century Japan, diving into the mysterious and disciplined world of samurai warriors. As always, Fabian Lenk masterfully combines historical accuracy with thrilling fiction, creating a gripping mystery that pulls young readers right into the heart of feudal Japan.
The plot is full of suspense, with well-paced action and intriguing twists. The setting is richly described, offering insights into the culture, honor code, and traditions of the samurai. This book is not only entertaining but also educational—an excellent way for readers to explore history through the lens of a fun and smart adventure. A definite highlight in the series and a must-read for curious minds!
The plot is full of suspense, with well-paced action and intriguing twists. The setting is richly described, offering insights into the culture, honor code, and traditions of the samurai. This book is not only entertaining but also educational—an excellent way for readers to explore history through the lens of a fun and smart adventure. A definite highlight in the series and a must-read for curious minds!
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews