The Tale of Shikanoko Series

4 primary works • 5 total works
An epic four-volume adventure in mythical medieval Japan: a world of warriors and assassins, demons and spirits.

As destiny weaves its rich tapestry, a compelling drama plays out against a background of wild forests, elegant castles, hidden temples, and savage battlefields. This is the medieval Japan of Lian Hearn's imagination, where animal spirits…

Book 1

Emperor of the Eight Islands
3.62
· 4355 Ratings · 564 Reviews · published 2016 · 44 editions
In the opening pages of the action-packed Book One…
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Book 2

Autumn Princess, Dragon Child
3.92
· 1482 Ratings · 134 Reviews · published 2016 · 15 editions
A self-assured warrior stumbles into a game of Go …
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Book 3

Lord of the Darkwood
3.92
· 1207 Ratings · 92 Reviews · published 2016 · 15 editions
"Against a background of wild forest, elegant cast…
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Book 4

The Tengu's Game of Go
4.06
· 995 Ratings · 94 Reviews · published 2016 · 11 editions
The rightful emperor is lost to the world, farther…
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Book 3-4

Lord of the Darkwood
4.01
· 544 Ratings · 45 Reviews · 22 editions
The second and final instalment of THE TALE OF SHI…
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