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The story follows Nicholas Linnear, a former operative haunted by a violent past, as he evades a ruthless cult of assassins called The Ninja. From the dim streets of postwar Japan to the exotic, high‑end locales of modern New York City, Linnear confronts both personal demons and the dark legacy of the samurai tradition. The tale blends espionage thrills with action‑adventure, exploring the lethal art of ninjutsu and the moral costs of secrecy.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Adventure Fiction/Action Adventure
Authors: Eric Van Lustbader
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