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Katana Shodan: The Scroll of the Five Masters
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An evil lord has risen: Can Katana uncover his identity before he becomes immortal?
Something strange happens when Katana tests for her Black Belt: she stops several attackers using only her chi. Master Osaka sends her away to the Hall of the Dragon to learn to use and control her power. Soon after her arrival, a mysterious band of warriors tries to steal the Scroll of the Five Masters, which contains the key to immortality. Katana learns that they are the Arashi, a secret society that preserves the dark art of dim mak.
It was believed that knowledge of the art’s highest power, the death touch, was taken to the grave by its ancient master. But now a new dim mak master has risen, commanding a power even more terrifying than the death touch—and he will stop at nothing to obtain the Scroll of the Five Masters. In the end, it’s up to Katana to confront this new enemy and uncover the shocking truth of his identity.
Katana Shodan is the first book in a YA martial arts fantasy series. If you like coming of age stories in a modern setting, full of action and adventure, mystery and magic, then Katana will keep you on the edge of your seat wanting more!
An evil lord has risen: Can Katana uncover his identity before he becomes immortal?
Something strange happens when Katana tests for her Black Belt: she stops several attackers using only her chi. Master Osaka sends her away to the Hall of the Dragon to learn to use and control her power. Soon after her arrival, a mysterious band of warriors tries to steal the Scroll of the Five Masters, which contains the key to immortality. Katana learns that they are the Arashi, a secret society that preserves the dark art of dim mak.
It was believed that knowledge of the art’s highest power, the death touch, was taken to the grave by its ancient master. But now a new dim mak master has risen, commanding a power even more terrifying than the death touch—and he will stop at nothing to obtain the Scroll of the Five Masters. In the end, it’s up to Katana to confront this new enemy and uncover the shocking truth of his identity.
Katana Shodan is the first book in a YA martial arts fantasy series. If you like coming of age stories in a modern setting, full of action and adventure, mystery and magic, then Katana will keep you on the edge of your seat wanting more!
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First published March 12, 2014
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May 14, 2018
Most of this book was devoted to daily life at their school and detailed descriptions of how their tournaments work, felt like only maybe 10% had to do with the actual storyline of the scroll and the bad guys' efforts to get it.
February 6, 2018
A fun read
The book was enjoyable. However, on more than one occasion, I felt as if I were being beat over the head with information dumps.
The book was enjoyable. However, on more than one occasion, I felt as if I were being beat over the head with information dumps.
May 21, 2018
Great initial adventure!
Kind of like a martial arts Harry Potter; I very much enjoyed it and am looking forward to the other books!
Kind of like a martial arts Harry Potter; I very much enjoyed it and am looking forward to the other books!
August 6, 2019
Writing is imperfect with bare characterisation, a cliche plot and a emotionless and childish protagonist.
Suitable for readers who just started to read
Suitable for readers who just started to read
October 22, 2017
Katana Kahanu lost her parents not long after she was born in a fiery car crash in Hawaii. So she grew up in Vermont with her aunt. Tutored for many years in kempo karate at a dojo by Master Osaka, she unintentionally uses her chi to deflect her attackers during her trials for her black belt.
Master Osaka sends her away to the Hall of the Dragon to learn to use and control her newfound powers. The Hall teaches five different disciplines - kempo, tae kwon do, wushu (kung fu), aikido, and tai chi. The secrets of these disciplines in contained in a hidden scroll, the Scroll of the Five Masters.
Not long after she arrives, a mysterious group of Arashi warriors appear in the courtyard, trying to break into the hall to steal the Scroll of the Five Masters. The scroll, it appears, contains the secret of immortality, for anyone who can master all five disciplines. The Arashi are a secret society that preserve the dark art of dim mak.
Dim Mak's highest talent, the Death Touch, was lost when the Arashi leader Jaaku was killed a century ago. But now a new dim mak master has arisen, with a power greater than even the Death Touch, and he will stop at nothing to get the scroll and achieve immortality.
Content:
Drug Content:
PG-13 - several students use pot. It is cast in a very negative light, and there are consequences.
Violence:
PG - Most of the violence that occurs in this book is during matches, and while it might cause bruises or broken bones, it's usually light. However, one character dies when his neck is snapped, several are turned to dust by the Death Touch.
Language:
G - squeaky clean.
Adult Content:
G - Other than a slight bit of early teen angst, and references to two characters liking each other, there's no kissing, or anything beyond.
Christian content:
None. While there's a lot of discussion about chi and the abilities it provides, the requirement of it for life and it's flow through the body, it's never really tied to it's Eastern Mysticism faith, that I recall. As a martial arts centered novel, that's not unexpected. The importance of friendship, honesty, loyalty, and trust play a large part in this book, as well as self-sacrifice.
Final analysis:
This was an exciting ride. The martial arts were well-described and the chi abilities thought out and almost plausible. I could seriously see myself at some of those martial arts competitions, and the action sequences described in the battles with the Aroshi had me there in the thick of it. The settings were reasonably immersive, and the main characters had good dimension and were easy to identify with. The antagonists were pretty well fleshed out too, the action was excellent, and the pacing was steady. The stakes were high, the plot well constructed, and a good set of moral lessons packed in for good measure. Five Stars!
*I received an electronic copy for an honest review
Master Osaka sends her away to the Hall of the Dragon to learn to use and control her newfound powers. The Hall teaches five different disciplines - kempo, tae kwon do, wushu (kung fu), aikido, and tai chi. The secrets of these disciplines in contained in a hidden scroll, the Scroll of the Five Masters.
Not long after she arrives, a mysterious group of Arashi warriors appear in the courtyard, trying to break into the hall to steal the Scroll of the Five Masters. The scroll, it appears, contains the secret of immortality, for anyone who can master all five disciplines. The Arashi are a secret society that preserve the dark art of dim mak.
Dim Mak's highest talent, the Death Touch, was lost when the Arashi leader Jaaku was killed a century ago. But now a new dim mak master has arisen, with a power greater than even the Death Touch, and he will stop at nothing to get the scroll and achieve immortality.
Content:
Drug Content:
PG-13 - several students use pot. It is cast in a very negative light, and there are consequences.
Violence:
PG - Most of the violence that occurs in this book is during matches, and while it might cause bruises or broken bones, it's usually light. However, one character dies when his neck is snapped, several are turned to dust by the Death Touch.
Language:
G - squeaky clean.
Adult Content:
G - Other than a slight bit of early teen angst, and references to two characters liking each other, there's no kissing, or anything beyond.
Christian content:
None. While there's a lot of discussion about chi and the abilities it provides, the requirement of it for life and it's flow through the body, it's never really tied to it's Eastern Mysticism faith, that I recall. As a martial arts centered novel, that's not unexpected. The importance of friendship, honesty, loyalty, and trust play a large part in this book, as well as self-sacrifice.
Final analysis:
This was an exciting ride. The martial arts were well-described and the chi abilities thought out and almost plausible. I could seriously see myself at some of those martial arts competitions, and the action sequences described in the battles with the Aroshi had me there in the thick of it. The settings were reasonably immersive, and the main characters had good dimension and were easy to identify with. The antagonists were pretty well fleshed out too, the action was excellent, and the pacing was steady. The stakes were high, the plot well constructed, and a good set of moral lessons packed in for good measure. Five Stars!
*I received an electronic copy for an honest review
March 13, 2018
3.5 * for young teen readers, somewhat of a cliffhanger
The book is aimed more at young teen readers than I expected. The main character and her friends are 12 - 13 years old and the dilemmas are mostly black vs white, rather nuanced grey. Also, the book has a simple plot, though it mostly held my attention. Much of the story is about martial art learning and mystical techniques, but I’m interested in both, so that worked for me. The characters feel more like types than real people, especially Katana, who seems to be cast as the hidden hero, but they’re not completely cardboard. The writing is workmanlike—meaning it’s a bit stiff, and the children’s dialogue doesn’t sound real—but not so much that it ruined my interest. The book stops when the kids are let out for Christmas break, not because the main character has accomplished some important task or because the conflict has been won. I’ll try the next book and see if my interest in the story holds, but I’d be happier if I could borrow it.
Triggering material: There’s some bullying along with other episodes of violence, including people being attacked, kidnapped or killed. No sex.
The book is aimed more at young teen readers than I expected. The main character and her friends are 12 - 13 years old and the dilemmas are mostly black vs white, rather nuanced grey. Also, the book has a simple plot, though it mostly held my attention. Much of the story is about martial art learning and mystical techniques, but I’m interested in both, so that worked for me. The characters feel more like types than real people, especially Katana, who seems to be cast as the hidden hero, but they’re not completely cardboard. The writing is workmanlike—meaning it’s a bit stiff, and the children’s dialogue doesn’t sound real—but not so much that it ruined my interest. The book stops when the kids are let out for Christmas break, not because the main character has accomplished some important task or because the conflict has been won. I’ll try the next book and see if my interest in the story holds, but I’d be happier if I could borrow it.
Triggering material: There’s some bullying along with other episodes of violence, including people being attacked, kidnapped or killed. No sex.
November 19, 2016
An excellent story of martial arts and the teaching and discipline required to master the various types. Embedded in all the teaching and learning, is a story of a child who lost her parents at an early age and went to live with her aunt. She was blessed with the friendship of a boy her age and a Dojo master that was like a father to her. It was with mixed feelings, she left these loved ones and went to an elite school, to further hone her skills in the martial arts. It was there hee skills were put to more than practice, but for that you need to read this book in full.
It was a very exciting and dramatic story.
I have voluntarily submitted this review after reading an advanced copy of this book.
I will be looking to read the next book in the series.
It was a very exciting and dramatic story.
I have voluntarily submitted this review after reading an advanced copy of this book.
I will be looking to read the next book in the series.
May 31, 2021
Is alright
A book with action and long boring parts. A school for 13 yr olds and up teaching martial arts (some fantasy involved) and regular education is the backdrop for a girl with a talent for most things she does. There is also a bad guy group that wants something in the school. The action is good, characters are likable, but in between is slow school stuff that can be quite boring. If those stretches were shorter and the plot about the bad guys extended, then I would recommend. Otherwise, read only if you are okay with that. I’ll pass on the rest of the series.
A book with action and long boring parts. A school for 13 yr olds and up teaching martial arts (some fantasy involved) and regular education is the backdrop for a girl with a talent for most things she does. There is also a bad guy group that wants something in the school. The action is good, characters are likable, but in between is slow school stuff that can be quite boring. If those stretches were shorter and the plot about the bad guys extended, then I would recommend. Otherwise, read only if you are okay with that. I’ll pass on the rest of the series.
May 24, 2020
If Harry potter was martial arts and not magic....
This book would be it ..the charactures are kinda clones of potter...but don't get me wrong this was a good story...but really it's mirrors of potter...like van heldan...dude fits and dies just like snape...and katana well you get the point....BUT as I said a damn good book and if ever ken offers more of this series free I will definatly read it
This book would be it ..the charactures are kinda clones of potter...but don't get me wrong this was a good story...but really it's mirrors of potter...like van heldan...dude fits and dies just like snape...and katana well you get the point....BUT as I said a damn good book and if ever ken offers more of this series free I will definatly read it
July 4, 2020
Fantastic action story from very first.
Katana a thirteen year old girl with great action moves in all martial arts. Has guardians and friends that help her learn how to manage and control the arts. She has huge enemies and needs all the help she can get.
I’m not young adult but loved the story. Fast, well written, captivating, and leaves you wanting more. If they had it would give six stars.
Katana a thirteen year old girl with great action moves in all martial arts. Has guardians and friends that help her learn how to manage and control the arts. She has huge enemies and needs all the help she can get.
I’m not young adult but loved the story. Fast, well written, captivating, and leaves you wanting more. If they had it would give six stars.
November 20, 2016
Katana came into Yoshida's life as the baby daughter of his close friends Adrian and Kristine. To his great sadness she was orphaned not long after her birth when her parent's car went over a cliff. Despite Yoshida's attempts, he was too late to prevent the accident from taking place. In a debt he assumes at their loss he became a watcher for Kat, and her very strong Chi. Growing up with her aunt Leanna, Kat is enrolled into the Kempo martial arts. Upon reaching a certain point she is invited, with her best friend Chris, to sit her black belt grading. Like Chris she passes her tests, but unlike any other student taking their grading that day, her Kempo master (Osaka) recognised a greater potential and thus tested her in an additional way.
In order to reveal if that possibility was accurate, he overwhelmed her number of attackers in the Dragon Ring. Even at her then younger age of twelve, Kat was able to externalise her Chi. In the heat of the final test, under pressure from overwhelming odds and relying solely upon instinct, Kat was able to deflect attacks through a chen do. As such skills are rare and mostly unheard of at that age, Osaka recommends her to the Hall of the Dragon: where if she accepts placement and moves to the boarding school, which will mean moving away from Chris, she'll receive specialised instruction in not just manifesting Chi, but also in the five forms and their chen do's the school has masters for. Although having never explicitly addressed it before, Kat's instincts tell this is an important milestone on the road to her destiny.
The now thirteen year old Kat takes up residence in the student dormitory at the Hall of the Dragon, paired with a returning student from the previous year, Sara. Kat quickly develops a small but significant clique of friends, both male a female. As the year kicks off she comes to learn the stark differences between the various masters, especially in relation to the very supportive master Osaka who qualified her education. The Tai Kwon Do master at the hall, who teaches a different Chi specialty in line with the art he mastered, is a belittling show off when it comes to his students. As the hall comes to know that Kat is amongst the small minority, students who've already mastered a chen do, she worries for her own and her peer's emotional health and physical safety.
In an early effort to make the most of her remaining free nights before their very early starts get started, she and her roommate Sara, under Sara's influence of course, stumble upon a discerning fact regarding the hated master's extracurricular activities. Thus it is that not all at the revered temple is what it seems. Although the young girls haven't done so, readers might be inclined to take this new information in context with a couple of legends discussed by the clique, and wonder where this might lead. A master who would gladly use a Chi attack against his students whilst already having had the skill advantage before it was unnecessarily done, is surely the type of instructor to have poor ethics. Whilst most masters are supportive and good for student moral and learning, its true that there's usually one in every crowd that'd bring the others down.
The mingling of everyday drama, humour, action, tension and suspense with the mythical nature of the sacred scrolls, places the novel in a type of mystery, contemporary fantasy, and historical fantasy/fiction club. But to consider the book in only this light would be to potentially risk the value of a great story. The oriental and mythical marrizges of the storyline comes together with a great coming of age and destiny. Katana, Chris, Jelly and even Beecher to an extent, grow into their prodigy status among the masters of the Hall. The naivety of these young souls makes their choices and passion fitting to both the advanced status of their abilities as they are their mind and hearts. Whilst having a certain tunnel vision in their perceptions, failing to grasp the bigger picture until in some instances its too late, this is perfectly normal within thecontext. Even though great consequences comes about from these weaknesses such outcomes are absolutely necessary and strengthens the plot tenfold. Even burgeoning heros and heroines must make mistakes on their paths to discovery and learn the error of their ways.
Being a more frequent reader of paranormal, urban and other traditional fantasies I didn't really know what to expect when coming across Katana Shodan. Upon getting into the story I became instantly happy with the choice to give it a go. Its a definite learning experience as to my own chagrin I fell victim to the whole judging a book by the cover: the cover is what caught my eye. Thankfully I let the blurb teach me that such stories still had an important place in my library. At forty years of age I would be lying if I didn't say I jumped to certain conclusions when I saw the age groups of characters. Again I am grateful that I didn't let this shape me too much. A definite enjoyable and entertaining read, whilst being a feel good story despite the presence of tragedy. Katana is undoubtedly going to accrue a certain following, be sure she does for you!
In order to reveal if that possibility was accurate, he overwhelmed her number of attackers in the Dragon Ring. Even at her then younger age of twelve, Kat was able to externalise her Chi. In the heat of the final test, under pressure from overwhelming odds and relying solely upon instinct, Kat was able to deflect attacks through a chen do. As such skills are rare and mostly unheard of at that age, Osaka recommends her to the Hall of the Dragon: where if she accepts placement and moves to the boarding school, which will mean moving away from Chris, she'll receive specialised instruction in not just manifesting Chi, but also in the five forms and their chen do's the school has masters for. Although having never explicitly addressed it before, Kat's instincts tell this is an important milestone on the road to her destiny.
The now thirteen year old Kat takes up residence in the student dormitory at the Hall of the Dragon, paired with a returning student from the previous year, Sara. Kat quickly develops a small but significant clique of friends, both male a female. As the year kicks off she comes to learn the stark differences between the various masters, especially in relation to the very supportive master Osaka who qualified her education. The Tai Kwon Do master at the hall, who teaches a different Chi specialty in line with the art he mastered, is a belittling show off when it comes to his students. As the hall comes to know that Kat is amongst the small minority, students who've already mastered a chen do, she worries for her own and her peer's emotional health and physical safety.
In an early effort to make the most of her remaining free nights before their very early starts get started, she and her roommate Sara, under Sara's influence of course, stumble upon a discerning fact regarding the hated master's extracurricular activities. Thus it is that not all at the revered temple is what it seems. Although the young girls haven't done so, readers might be inclined to take this new information in context with a couple of legends discussed by the clique, and wonder where this might lead. A master who would gladly use a Chi attack against his students whilst already having had the skill advantage before it was unnecessarily done, is surely the type of instructor to have poor ethics. Whilst most masters are supportive and good for student moral and learning, its true that there's usually one in every crowd that'd bring the others down.
The mingling of everyday drama, humour, action, tension and suspense with the mythical nature of the sacred scrolls, places the novel in a type of mystery, contemporary fantasy, and historical fantasy/fiction club. But to consider the book in only this light would be to potentially risk the value of a great story. The oriental and mythical marrizges of the storyline comes together with a great coming of age and destiny. Katana, Chris, Jelly and even Beecher to an extent, grow into their prodigy status among the masters of the Hall. The naivety of these young souls makes their choices and passion fitting to both the advanced status of their abilities as they are their mind and hearts. Whilst having a certain tunnel vision in their perceptions, failing to grasp the bigger picture until in some instances its too late, this is perfectly normal within thecontext. Even though great consequences comes about from these weaknesses such outcomes are absolutely necessary and strengthens the plot tenfold. Even burgeoning heros and heroines must make mistakes on their paths to discovery and learn the error of their ways.
Being a more frequent reader of paranormal, urban and other traditional fantasies I didn't really know what to expect when coming across Katana Shodan. Upon getting into the story I became instantly happy with the choice to give it a go. Its a definite learning experience as to my own chagrin I fell victim to the whole judging a book by the cover: the cover is what caught my eye. Thankfully I let the blurb teach me that such stories still had an important place in my library. At forty years of age I would be lying if I didn't say I jumped to certain conclusions when I saw the age groups of characters. Again I am grateful that I didn't let this shape me too much. A definite enjoyable and entertaining read, whilst being a feel good story despite the presence of tragedy. Katana is undoubtedly going to accrue a certain following, be sure she does for you!
February 22, 2017
Fantastic! Wonderful story filled with action, great characters and magical martial arts!
I received a free copy in exchange of my honest review. Thank you, Ken Warner, for giving me a chance to read this.
I received a free copy in exchange of my honest review. Thank you, Ken Warner, for giving me a chance to read this.
May 16, 2018
A fantastic book. Extremely Entertaining, captivating and interesting sexy read. I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong, intriguing characters. I want to read more from this author.
July 1, 2018
A very good read!
This was a .nice read that kept me captivated. The author did a great job putting the story together and mixing in quite a few surprises. I look very forward to reading more from this Author.
This was a .nice read that kept me captivated. The author did a great job putting the story together and mixing in quite a few surprises. I look very forward to reading more from this Author.
March 14, 2019
Cool story
This was a good story. Since the world is familiar there is not a lot of world building so the action and story of martial arts can start right away. There are good and bad people in this story and plenty of twists. The paragraphs are quite large.
This was a good story. Since the world is familiar there is not a lot of world building so the action and story of martial arts can start right away. There are good and bad people in this story and plenty of twists. The paragraphs are quite large.
September 13, 2020
Great Read
Love this rendition of Shaolin type school with full descriptions of practice and wonderful defense. Would breathlessly read the entire series as it is enthralling.
Love this rendition of Shaolin type school with full descriptions of practice and wonderful defense. Would breathlessly read the entire series as it is enthralling.
October 10, 2020
Pretty good
Lots of action and suspense to make this book interesting. It has quite a good amount of information about martial arts that I have no way of knowing if its true but the description makes for a fun book
Lots of action and suspense to make this book interesting. It has quite a good amount of information about martial arts that I have no way of knowing if its true but the description makes for a fun book
May 17, 2017
I really enjoyed this book. I like to read about various forms of study of Chinese and Japanese
May 17, 2018
A fantastic book. Extremely Entertaining, captivating and interesting sexy read. I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong, intriguing characters. I want to read more from this author.
May 30, 2018
What a super first book from this author. Katana has to do something with the Evil Lord that has risen again. Great fantasy action, definitely ready for more.
July 22, 2020
Loved the storyline
Fascinating characters
Intriguing plot lines
Definitely worth a read
Fascinating characters
Intriguing plot lines
Definitely worth a read
September 15, 2020
Excellent book, well written with great characters. There are surprises. This is a great series.
March 24, 2021
Uninteresting, bland plot, shallow characters and repetitive, meaningless fight scenes.
March 30, 2022
This book had an interesting plot that was well thought out and characters that were interesting and develop well where it keep my interest all the way through to the end. I highly recommend this to those liking this.
August 7, 2023
Good YA read
I really liked this read. Characters were believable and the plot excellent and well done. I love a good guys vs bad guys!
I really liked this read. Characters were believable and the plot excellent and well done. I love a good guys vs bad guys!
March 1, 2017
For the hardcore martial art fan and believers in magic everywhere. This book definitely covers both Japanese and Chinese forms and integrates them well. The story is believable and we'll thought out, it's YA in language but can appeal to an older crowd.
October 19, 2016
An evil lord has risen: Can Katana uncover his identity before he becomes immortal? Something strange happens when Katana tests for her Black Belt: she stops several attackers using only her chi. Master Osaka sends her away to the Hall of the Dragon to learn to use and control her power. Soon after her arrival, a mysterious band of warriors tries to steal the Scroll of the Five Masters, which contains the key to immortality. Katana learns that they are the Arashi, a secret society that preserves the dark art of dim mak. It was believed that knowledge of the art’s highest power, the death touch, was taken to the grave by its ancient master. But now a new dim make master has risen, commanding a power even more terrifying than the death touch – and he will stop at nothing to obtain the Scroll of the Five Masters. In the end, it’s up to Katana to confront this new enemy and uncover the shocking truth of his identity.
I recommend this book to any young adult! Especially if you are into Karate or Harry Potter.
When the author messaged me on Goodreads and asked if I would be interested in reading this he described the book similar to Harry Potter with a twist of a ninja and I knew I had to read it. I am so glad I did. This book is exactly what I needed. I have been what feels like a reading slump. No desire to read. Which is super weird for me. I could not read this book fast enough though. This book has a mix of everything, friendship, mystery, fantasy, martial arts, action and an intriguing plot.
I was given this book from the author for my honest review.
I rate this book a 5 out of 5 stars
I recommend this book to any young adult! Especially if you are into Karate or Harry Potter.
When the author messaged me on Goodreads and asked if I would be interested in reading this he described the book similar to Harry Potter with a twist of a ninja and I knew I had to read it. I am so glad I did. This book is exactly what I needed. I have been what feels like a reading slump. No desire to read. Which is super weird for me. I could not read this book fast enough though. This book has a mix of everything, friendship, mystery, fantasy, martial arts, action and an intriguing plot.
I was given this book from the author for my honest review.
I rate this book a 5 out of 5 stars
August 8, 2016
Katana is a young girl who has studied karate her whole life. At the age of twelve she prepares to take the test for her black belt. During her test she has a very strange experience. She is able to stop her attackers completely, and has no idea why. Master Osaka tells her that she has learned to harness her chi, and mastered the chen do for karate. He wants to send her to a special temple to train, The Hall of The Dragon! Little does Katana know that her destiny will change forever the moment she sets foot in The Hall of The Dragon! Her uderstanding of martial arts, life and the whole world are about to change!
I really like the uniqueness of this series! It's full of awesome action, great martial arts, and a good plot! I love the world Ken has developed in these books. His unique style of bringing different forms of martial arts together, and coupling it with some supernatural gifts, makes for a great series! I definitely recommend it!
I really like the uniqueness of this series! It's full of awesome action, great martial arts, and a good plot! I love the world Ken has developed in these books. His unique style of bringing different forms of martial arts together, and coupling it with some supernatural gifts, makes for a great series! I definitely recommend it!
January 8, 2017
WOW! What do you get with a little Harry Potter and mix in a little Veronica Roth? Ken Warner's The Scroll of the Five Masters! I received an advance reader’s copy of the fourth book in the series (Katana Yodan: The Immortal Masters) and decided to read book 1 first. Outstanding read! Although it's a bit of a stretch to see the main characters as middle-schoolers. I look forward to the second book when discretionary income allows the purchase. Meanwhile on to book 4
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