by Mark Smith
First published 1985
Avenger has spent years mastering the Way of the Tiger, honing his ninja skills through countless battles against dark forces. The Grandmaster of Dawn finally reveals a stunning truth: Avenger's deceased father was the King of Irsmuncast. This makes Avenger the legitimate heir to a throne now occupied by a brutal Usurper who seized power through treachery. Armed with his martial arts training and newfound knowledge of his royal bloodline, Avenger must infiltrate the kingdom and challenge the false king. The path ahead demands every skill he has learned, from stealth and combat to strategy and courage. More than a crown awaits him. Avenger faces the chance to honor his father's memory, free an oppressed people, and claim the destiny that was stolen from him at birth. The Way of the Tiger has prepared him for this moment.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Dawn, Irsmuncast
Period: Medieval
256 pages · Paperback · Knight