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DESHI _______________________________________
In each life, the wheel of karma turns.
Asian scholar and martial artist Connor Burke, who continues to labor under the stern tutelage of the master warrior Yamashita Sensei, is drawn into a murder investigation when the police discover a link between the victim and the mysterious Kita Takanobu - a prominent martial arts sensei who has created a powerful New Age synthesis of Tibetan mysticism and the lethal heritage of the samurai. Along the way, Burke also finds himself pulled into the strange orbit of the Tibetan Lama Changpa, a mystic and clairvoyant who sees the dark clouds drawing in around Kita but is helpless to prevent a tragedy, as he follows a trail that ultimately leads to Kita's elite mountain temple where he will face his most deadly challenge ever.
In this stunning follow-up to SENSEI, Donohue plunges us once again into the exotic world of Japanese martial arts where honor must be preserved at all costs.
From the Critics:
Publisher's Weekly
"Using an economy of words that echoes the uncluttered atmosphere of the dojo. the traditional Japanese training hall, Donohue glides effortlessly between the disciplined, mystical culture of the martial arts community and the chaotic thrum, of the streets. Peppered with musings of Eastern philosophy, gritty cop lingo and occasional understated humor, this mystery with its flesh protagonist will appeal to all kinds of readers, not just martial arts aficionados."
David Montgomery in the Chicago Sun-Times
An “… excellent tale of clashing cultures, an exquisitely flavored and nuanced mystery…Donohue's story is also one of insight and reflection, written by an author who understands the dichotomy between East and West and uses that knowledge to flavor his already compelling prose.”
John Keenan in the Omaha World-Herald
"For those unfamiliar with the martial arts or Eastern culture, be careful - Donohue is so informative and compelling on these subjects, after finishing the book, you're liable to seek out a martial-arts school or calligraphy class. . . a thought- provoking, fun mystery. More importantly, Burke is a great protagonist, a bit reminiscent of Robert B. Parker's Spenser - just as sensitive, a little less of a wise guy, but certainly a character with three dimensions and the potential to grow ever more interesting over the course of the long series he undoubtedly deserves. "___
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