
Poison River: Legend of the Five Rings: A Daidoji Shin Mystery - Legend of the Five Rings (Paperback)
Josh Reynolds (author)
£8.99
Paperback
368 Pages /
Published: 18/02/2021
- In stock
A charming slacker aristocrat discovers a talent for detection and a web of conspiracies in the Emerald Empire, in this snappy novel set in the fantastical world of Legend of the Five Rings.
Daidoji Shin, unrepentant wastrel with a taste for scandal and dice, coasts through his role as Crane Clan's trade envoy in the City of the Rich Frog. But when a case of poisoned rice threatens the brittle peace between the competing clans, the Imperial Governor drags Shin from his indolence and orders him to find the culprit. Despite himself, Shin uncovers an intriguing conspiracy involving more than just dead rats. A murder with no body and a missing actress present a distraction that could finally make Shin put in a full day's work, and maybe even save the city from tearing itself apart.
Daidoji Shin, unrepentant wastrel with a taste for scandal and dice, coasts through his role as Crane Clan's trade envoy in the City of the Rich Frog. But when a case of poisoned rice threatens the brittle peace between the competing clans, the Imperial Governor drags Shin from his indolence and orders him to find the culprit. Despite himself, Shin uncovers an intriguing conspiracy involving more than just dead rats. A murder with no body and a missing actress present a distraction that could finally make Shin put in a full day's work, and maybe even save the city from tearing itself apart.
Publisher: Aconyte Books
ISBN: 9781839080197
Number of pages: 368
Weight: 113 g
Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 25 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
"An effortless read and will do very nicely for anyone looking for high quality pulp fantasy action."
-- Starburst magazine
"Classic pulp adventure story, fast paced and engrossing. He effortlessly captures the feel of the period in his prose." -- The British Fantasy Society
"I was delighted to see the author didn't fall into easy tropes but instead peeked behind the curtain and considered how the world actually worked and not the surface illusion. This book Poison River was an absolute delight." -- Imperial Advisor
"Come for the mystery, stay for the fantastic characters, snappy dialogue and sense of fun. As the first book in a series, it's a very promising start indeed." -- Track of Words
"Reynolds is the perfect writer for the world of Rokugan, creating an instantly compelling and multi-faceted protagonist to effortlessly draw us into a fast-paced and complex political thriller that entertains with every page." -- SciFi and Fantasy Reviewer
-- Starburst magazine
"Classic pulp adventure story, fast paced and engrossing. He effortlessly captures the feel of the period in his prose." -- The British Fantasy Society
"I was delighted to see the author didn't fall into easy tropes but instead peeked behind the curtain and considered how the world actually worked and not the surface illusion. This book Poison River was an absolute delight." -- Imperial Advisor
"Come for the mystery, stay for the fantastic characters, snappy dialogue and sense of fun. As the first book in a series, it's a very promising start indeed." -- Track of Words
"Reynolds is the perfect writer for the world of Rokugan, creating an instantly compelling and multi-faceted protagonist to effortlessly draw us into a fast-paced and complex political thriller that entertains with every page." -- SciFi and Fantasy Reviewer
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