Naomi Hirahara follows up her acclaimed first mystery novel Summer of the Big Bachi with another Mas Arai adventure. The story follows Mas Arai's daughter, Mari, who from the time she was a child was completely gasa-gasa (never sitting still, always on the go). Mas, a gardener and Hiroshima survivor haunted by his past, never had much time for his family. Now, Mari is asking for his help and Mas finds himself in New York City and in the middle of a murder mystery. A light reception with the author will precede the program and book signing at 6:30 PM.