Star Points: Connections Old and New by Daniel O’Brien is the first book in the Japan Series, is a mystery in which a young couple living in Japan stumbles upon a centuries old illusive quest to solve the mystery of the “Star Points.” Along the way their lives show us aspects of Japanese culture, they learn about meditation, and give us hope that the world can truly make connections and work together … someday. It celebrates making connections and was published in July 2011.