In the snowy heartlands of Izumo, Japan, Leaf Brodie seeks answers. What begins as a path of discipline and inner reflection under the watchful eye of Master Kenji becomes a deeper journey-one where ancient secrets lie hidden in the folds of tradition and trust can shatter with a single lie.
As Leaf explores sacred shrines and timeless landscapes, a betrayal from within rocks his world. Yuji, once a friend and fellow student, is exposed as a spy for the powerful Reblick syndicate. The destruction he leaves behind is devastating-but the artifact he steals, a sacred belt buckle, is missing one the next clue.
That clue isn't written on paper or etched in stone-it's been burned into human skin. On Master Kenji's back is a mysterious script, unknown even to him, and unlike anything Leaf or Selina have seen before. What they uncover is not just a lost language-it's a gateway to the forgotten land of Xonarye.
Blending action, cultural discovery, betrayal, and ancient myth, Japan is a powerful continuation of the global adventure.
Leaf really matures in the this book, which is amazing to see. And the research Scott has done into Japan and Japanese culture is amazing and really shows. A good fun adventure read for the 12 and up, with this one hopefully teaching readers some good values to have in life. But PLEASE reads books one and two first, or else nothing will be making sense.
The end though?! I did not see that twist coming!
I'm very excited to see where this series goes, that's for sure. 😊