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| DESHI |
professor/martial arts expert Connor Burke, a character whose
background mirrors the author's own. . .Although the publisher of it is
much more than that. True, it has its share of action and suspense,
but 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.
David J. Montgomery in the Chicago Sun-Times
Using an economy of words that echoes the unclut¬tered atmosphere
of the dojo. the tradi¬tional Japanese training hall, Donohue glides
effortlessly between the disciplined, mystical culture of the martial arts
com¬munity and the chaotic thrum, of the streets. Peppered with
musings of Eastern philosophy, gritty cop lingo and occasion¬al
understated humor, this mystery with its flesh protagonist will appeal to
all kinds of readers, not just martial arts aficionados.
Publsiher's Weekly
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.
John Keenan in the World-Herald
background mirrors the author's own. . .Although the publisher of it is
much more than that. True, it has its share of action and suspense,
but 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.
David J. Montgomery in the Chicago Sun-Times
Using an economy of words that echoes the unclut¬tered atmosphere
of the dojo. the tradi¬tional Japanese training hall, Donohue glides
effortlessly between the disciplined, mystical culture of the martial arts
com¬munity and the chaotic thrum, of the streets. Peppered with
musings of Eastern philosophy, gritty cop lingo and occasion¬al
understated humor, this mystery with its flesh protagonist will appeal to
all kinds of readers, not just martial arts aficionados.
Publsiher's Weekly
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.
John Keenan in the World-Herald
