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Black Samurai #5
The Inquisition
When Robert Sand’s sensei was murdered, William Baron Clarke helped him take revenge. The former president of the United States, Clarke is a rich man who uses his wealth to combat evil around the world. Since they first met, Sand has become his chief enforcer—a killer with samurai skills and American style. Once, Clarke saved Sand. Now it’s time to return the favor. A fringe militia called the Inquisition kidnaps Clarke’s daughter, a brilliant college student. Their leader goes by the name Dessalines, and his cruelty is exceeded only by his madness. Before he executes his prisoners, Dessalines always stages a drumhead trial. Sand has three days before the verdict comes in—time enough to perform some executions of his own.
170 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 5, 1974
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About the author
Marc Olden
53 books40 followersMarc Olden (1933–2003) was the author of forty mystery and suspense novels. Born in Baltimore, he began writing while working in New York as a Broadway publicist. His first book, Angela Davis (1973), was a nonfiction study of the controversial Black Panther. In 1973 he also published Narc, under the name Robert Hawke, beginning a hard-boiled nine-book series about a federal narcotics agent.
A year later, Black Samurai introduced Robert Sand, a martial arts expert who becomes the first non-Japanese student of a samurai master. Based on Olden’s own interest in martial arts, which led him to the advanced ranks of karate and aikido, the novel spawned a successful eight-book series. Olden continued writing for the next three decades, often drawing on his fascination with Japanese culture and history.
A year later, Black Samurai introduced Robert Sand, a martial arts expert who becomes the first non-Japanese student of a samurai master. Based on Olden’s own interest in martial arts, which led him to the advanced ranks of karate and aikido, the novel spawned a successful eight-book series. Olden continued writing for the next three decades, often drawing on his fascination with Japanese culture and history.
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October 20, 2015
This was the first Black Samurai book I read. I got it with about 20 books I picked up on ebay. Marc Olden is pure classic 1970's. This one is from 1975, and it kicked ass, dig!
The Inquisition is a tough ass terrorist group out to right the wrongs of this racist society. They kidnap the ex-presidents daughter. Enter the Black Samurai. Nuff said. You don' have ta axe no more.
Full of violence and enough racial slurs to keep the KKK and Black Panthers scratching their heads.
Looking for the rest of this series.
The Inquisition is a tough ass terrorist group out to right the wrongs of this racist society. They kidnap the ex-presidents daughter. Enter the Black Samurai. Nuff said. You don' have ta axe no more.
Full of violence and enough racial slurs to keep the KKK and Black Panthers scratching their heads.
Looking for the rest of this series.
November 10, 2020
Have the first four books of this series. Liked it then like it now.
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