Spirit of the Ronin
As in the previous two volumes (good as Spirit of the Ronin is¸ it is best to read the whole series in order)¸ Heermann mixes [action¸ romance¸ and history] together with a great deal of skill¸ giving us tense action scenes¸ extremely well-drawn characters¸ and an intelligently-handled touch of sorcery. Fantasy and action fans will be every bit as satisfied as fans of historical fiction." - Historical Novel Society "If you watch Japanese movies or read Japanese literature¸ three of the most powerful forces in their culture are loyalty¸ duty and love. The way Heermann pits these forces against one another in the minds of the protagonists is masterful.... In Heermann's Japan¸ the spirits and gods interact with the world on a daily basis¸ making for a 'magic system' rarely seen in literature. If you want to read something with a Japanese flavor both accessible and unique¸ Spirit of the Ronin is as good as you will find.... My only regret was that the story ended." - New Myths "When you actively watch out for new writers with potential¸ every so often you're pleasantly surprised by one who has simply Got It¸ whose work is ready to push up to the next level. Travis Heermann has simply Got It." - James A. Owen¸ author of Here¸ There Be Dragons "Lovely details¸ an honorable character¸ and great action… Travis Heermann's Spirit of the Ronin is a rich and entertaining story." - Kevin J. Anderson¸ NYT bestselling author of Blood of the Cosmos A CLASH OF HONOR¸ LOVE¸ AND AMBITION In thirteenth-century Japan¸ the ronin Ken'ishi's fondest wish has been granted-he has found service with a powerful samurai lord. But the underworld crime boss known as Green Tiger lurks in the shadows of Lord Tsunetomo's retinue¸ and Ken'ishi's honor is tested when learns his new master is married to Kazuko¸ the only woman he has ever loved. His unknown lineage holds dangerous secrets that could destroy him¸ and his sword¸ the magical relic called Silver Crane¸ holds the key to his past…and his future. With enemies¸ temptation¸ and strife assailing him on all sides¸ Ken'ishi's very soul falls into jeopardy-even as Khubilai Khan's Mongol hordes plot their next attack. Can Ken'ishi defeat Green Tiger¸ defend his homeland from the barbarian invaders¸ and remain true to his heart¸ his lord¸ and his honor? If you love romance¸ intrigue and action on an epic scale¸ don't miss this stunning climax to the Ronin Trilogy. Note: The digital edition includes PDF¸ ePub¸ and Mobi (Kindle) versions of the book.