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In the year of the Dragon, while Japan shudders beneath the hoofbeats of the great battling clans, Jebu, a young monk of the awesome breed known as Zinja, leaves his mountain temple to escort Taniko, a beautiful and headstrong noblewoman, to her wedding in the capital. During the journey their fate is sealed. The warrior who knows ten thousand ways to kill – and to love – pledges his life to Taniko. But again and again their karma will sweep them apart. He, to serve the outlawed Muratomo family. She, to be possessed by the heir of the enemy Takashi clan… even as Kublai Khan and his wild Mongol hordes eye Japan like a covered jewel. The splendid tale is told in two volumes. TIME OF THE DRAGONS is continued in LAST OF THE ZINJA.
Description
Shike: Time of the Dragons (Book 1) is an epic tale of war, destiny, and forbidden love set in feudal Japan during a time of violent upheaval. As rival clans clash for power and the looming threat of Mongol invasion hangs over the land, the lives of two individuals become entwined in a story shaped by loyalty, honor, and fate.
Jebu, a highly trained warrior-monk of the feared Zinja order, leaves his mountain temple to escort Taniko, a strong-willed noblewoman, to her arranged marriage in the capital. What begins as a simple journey soon becomes a turning point that binds their lives together. Despite the forces that continually pull them apart—war, duty, and opposing allegiances—the connection between them endures.
As Japan trembles under the rise and fall of powerful clans, Jebu is drawn into service with the outlawed Muratomo family, while Taniko becomes entangled with the rival Takashi clan. Meanwhile, beyond the horizon, Kublai Khan and his vast armies prepare to strike, threatening to change the fate of the entire nation.
What You’ll Discover:
• A sweeping historical epic set in feudal Japan
• A powerful story of love tested by war, duty, and destiny
• Richly detailed world-building with political intrigue and clan conflict
• A complex hero torn between loyalty, purpose, and passion
• The looming threat of Mongol invasion and its impact on Japan
Why This Book Stands Out:
Time of the Dragons masterfully blends historical events with gripping storytelling, creating a vivid and immersive experience. It explores the tension between personal desire and obligation, weaving together action, romance, and philosophy into a story that feels both intimate and grand in scale.
Perfect For:
• Fans of historical fiction and epic sagas
• Readers who enjoy stories of samurai, monks, and warriors
• Those drawn to themes of fate, honor, and forbidden love
• Anyone who appreciates richly layered storytelling with cultural depth
Continue the Journey:
The story continues in Shike (Book 2): Last of the Zinja, where the fate of Jebu, Taniko, and Japan itself reaches its powerful conclusion.
Product details
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Publisher : Pyramid Press
- Publication date : (December 1, 2013)
- Edition : Reprint edition
- Language : English
- Print length : 344 pages
- ISBN-10 : 098990170X
- ISBN-13 : 978-0989901703
- Item Weight : 978-0989901703
- Reading age : 14 years and up
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Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.2 inches
