Ancient

by Lisa Chen

At thirteen Akira has survived the streets of war-ravaged Japan, yet she longs for more. When a female ninja helps her against angry merchants for stealing, Akira realizes she can extract revenge against the warlord who killed her family as well as have a better life. That is if she can get accepted into the secret school of the kunoichi. For years, Akira must prove her worth and learn the skills of espionage and a warrior. Later she must use her talents as a seductress in whatever means necessary to accomplish her missions. But when she's faced with carrying out an order and betrayal, will she choose the life she's worked so hard for or love?

200 pages, Paperback

Published December 11, 2018

About the author

Lisa Chen was born in Taipei, Taiwan. She studied at the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Iowa. She lives in Brooklyn and works as a freelance writer and editor.