The Cedar Groove Conspiracy

When a priceless ceremonial kimono vanishes from a Tokyo museum, Agent Jack Shean is pulled into a case that spirals far beyond a simple theft. The clues lead him to Yakushima - an ancient cedar forest island; hiding a ledger, a smuggling ring, and a truth someone is willing to kill for. Moon Ito, the partner he lost years ago, resurfaces with secrets of her own. Cora Bradley disappears without a trace. And the kimono becomes the key to a conspiracy older than the agency itself. As Jack races through cedar groves, collapsing caverns, and buried histories, he discovers that some artifacts weren't meant to be found... and some people weren't meant to be saved. A mystery of betrayal, ancient codes, and the cost of uncovering the wrong truth. Updates twice a week - Wednesday & Saturday.