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Deshi

Written by: John Donohue
Narrated by: Barrett Whitener
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In each life the wheel of karma turns. Asian scholar and martial artist Connor Burke, who continues to labor under the stern tutelage of the master warrior Yamashita Sensei, is drawn once again into a murder investigation when the police discover a link between the victim and a mysterious martial arts sensei named Kita Takanobu. Kita has created a powerful New Age synthesis of Tibetan mysticism and the lethal heritage of the samurai.

Along the way, Burke also finds himself pulled into the strange orbit of the Tibetan Lama Changpa, a mystic and clairvoyant who sees the dark clouds drawing in around Kita but is helpless to prevent a tragedy, as he follows a trail that ultimately leads to Kita's elite mountain temple where he will face his most deadly challenge ever.
©2005 John J. Donohue (P)2005 Blackstone Audiobooks
Suspense Literature & Fiction
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What the critics say

"John Donohue's Deshi is another excellent tale of clashing cultures, an exquisitely flavored and nuanced mystery." (Chicago Sun-Times)
"Peppered with musings of Eastern philosophy, gritty cop lingo, and occasional understated humor, this mystery with its fresh protagonist will appeal to all kinds of readers, not just martial arts aficionados." (Publishers Weekly)

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Another wonderful adventure!

As with all the Connor Burke stories, I loved it. As a student of traditional Martial Arts myself I always feel connected to the Connor character. The shared experience of Dojo life, the complicated Sensei Relationship, the pain, sweat, and tears makes the Burke stories so much more enjoyable than other mystery novels.

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