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Ninja Punks, @*&% OFF!
Punk rock is a repudiation of society—a critique of something shiny at its surface but corrupt and rotten just beneath. For all the perfect bodies, smiles, and jawlines that ascend to the spotlight’s apex, punk rock as a subculture permeates its underbelly, demanding you notice modern life’s imperfection.
In Mamaroneck, New York, Brian Stratton’s soul burns amid his lukewarm suburban surroundings. Seeing no escape, he rebels, finding catharsis for his sorrow in the local punk scene. After he sneaks backstage at his favorite band’s first concert in the US, he finds the room bloody and Keisuke Fuma—celebrity by day, ninja for the yakuza by night—standing over the dead bodies.
But the winds of fate bring strange rumblings, and the duo end up on a journey of discovery that turns their attention away from their woes and toward something much more terrifying—the unknown for Brian, and the all too familiar for Keisuke.
“Ninja Punks, @*&% Off is guaranteed to take you on a wild ride. The detailed, expertly crafted fight scenes don’t just create unbearable tension—they immerse you in every heart-pounding moment. Each character is distinct, from those living double lives to those just figuring themselves out, which brings a whole new level of intrigue to the story. Author Jeff Nelson masterfully weaves subtle hints of past and future events, which kept me hooked from page to page. It’s a thrilling, adrenaline-fueled read that you won’t be able to put down. If you’re craving a novel packed with crime, action, and true ninja grit, this is an absolute must-read!”
— Holly Robilliard, Author of The Cursed Fae
“A fun, fast, and creative novel whose crossover between times and genres gives the reader little time to catch their breath. Highly recommended.”
— Robert Drysdale, Author of Opening Closed Guard, BJJ Black Belt and World Champion
“Ninja Punks @*&% Off is an incredible mix of ancient Japanese culture slamming into American punk culture, and the effect is absolutely kick ass! Author Jeff Nelson prepares this spicy blend of martial arts, assassination, and the punk scene with great prose, snappy dialogue, and even more important, well fleshed out characters. Grieving the death of his mother, Brian isolates himself in the anger-fueled world of punk music, until he discovers a ninja has murdered—well, you'll have to read this crazy book to find out! Gritty, violent, and strumming with fast-paced characters, Ninja Punks @*&% Off is a rich delight to the soul! I can't wait to see what else is coming our way from Jeff Nelson.”
— Robert Adauto, Award-Winning Author of Coyle and Curse of Shadows
In Mamaroneck, New York, Brian Stratton’s soul burns amid his lukewarm suburban surroundings. Seeing no escape, he rebels, finding catharsis for his sorrow in the local punk scene. After he sneaks backstage at his favorite band’s first concert in the US, he finds the room bloody and Keisuke Fuma—celebrity by day, ninja for the yakuza by night—standing over the dead bodies.
But the winds of fate bring strange rumblings, and the duo end up on a journey of discovery that turns their attention away from their woes and toward something much more terrifying—the unknown for Brian, and the all too familiar for Keisuke.
“Ninja Punks, @*&% Off is guaranteed to take you on a wild ride. The detailed, expertly crafted fight scenes don’t just create unbearable tension—they immerse you in every heart-pounding moment. Each character is distinct, from those living double lives to those just figuring themselves out, which brings a whole new level of intrigue to the story. Author Jeff Nelson masterfully weaves subtle hints of past and future events, which kept me hooked from page to page. It’s a thrilling, adrenaline-fueled read that you won’t be able to put down. If you’re craving a novel packed with crime, action, and true ninja grit, this is an absolute must-read!”
— Holly Robilliard, Author of The Cursed Fae
“A fun, fast, and creative novel whose crossover between times and genres gives the reader little time to catch their breath. Highly recommended.”
— Robert Drysdale, Author of Opening Closed Guard, BJJ Black Belt and World Champion
“Ninja Punks @*&% Off is an incredible mix of ancient Japanese culture slamming into American punk culture, and the effect is absolutely kick ass! Author Jeff Nelson prepares this spicy blend of martial arts, assassination, and the punk scene with great prose, snappy dialogue, and even more important, well fleshed out characters. Grieving the death of his mother, Brian isolates himself in the anger-fueled world of punk music, until he discovers a ninja has murdered—well, you'll have to read this crazy book to find out! Gritty, violent, and strumming with fast-paced characters, Ninja Punks @*&% Off is a rich delight to the soul! I can't wait to see what else is coming our way from Jeff Nelson.”
— Robert Adauto, Award-Winning Author of Coyle and Curse of Shadows
414 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 15, 2024
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March 14, 2026
An engrossingly unique story that has never been told before. It accomplishes the near impossible task of casting an initially hard to love MC and making the reader root for him anyways. The characters each have strong voices that make reading multiple POVs seamless and certainly not boring. Perhaps the thing I’m usually the most critical about is fight scenes and these were some of the best I’ve read. It reminded me of Daredevil (the show, not the godforsaken movie) in the best possible way. It’s hard to compare to much because it’s so different from almost anything I’ve read, but the plot driven writing is most comparable to Shogun (which is one of my favorite books)
April 11, 2025
Fast paced story with tons of action. I wasn’t sure it would work but the mashup of East meets west, punks and ninjas was a lot of fun. The characters are great. I can totally see this becoming a series on Netflix. Think, Kill Bill meets Cobra Kai.
July 12, 2026
Wild ride with major punk rock and ninja vibes!!
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