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DESHI
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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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