First published 1985
In a world of lethal elegance, two experts in the art of edged weapons face off in a battle of skill and cunning. Hiroshi, a reclusive swordsmith, crafts blades of unparalleled beauty and deadliness. Takeshi, a master assassin, seeks the ultimate weapon to complete his next high-stakes contract. When their paths collide, a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues, each man driven to outmaneuver the other. With lightning-fast strikes and calculated moves, they engage in a riveting duel that will leave only one standing.
Genres: adventure, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, enemies-to-lovers
320 pages · Paperback · P/B