Black Bamboo: A reluctant hero's journey into a dangerous world - Softcover

Stevenson, V J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0994342012 ISBN 13: 9780994342010

Publisher: V J Stevenson, 2015

Synopsis

Want to see the world in a new light – read this book! Enter a world where courageous warriors travel the path with dignity & honor: Old martial chivalry & righteousness still matter. The story is simply written & easy to read - yet meanings run deep. It is a story of survival & the indomitable human spirit. A blacksmith, a warrior and an orphaned village boy travel on a perilous journey into a frozen world. All three are trained in the fighting arts, but this does not help against a dark adversary who sends supernatural weapons against them: A renegade sorcerer. Armed with nothing more than their wits and esoteric wisdom, the companions risk freedom and life to stop the killer of people. At the Earth’s end, they call upon allies from this world and the next for help. But will this be enough? If they fail, devastation and an endless winter will ensue. They must find a way ...

About this title

About the Author:

Vivienne Stevenson is an Australian writer who grew up in rural Victoria. She travelled extensively before living and working in Japan for four years where, surrounded by an ancient and rich culture, the seed of this story first sprouted and took shape. She has teaching, horticultural and landscaping qualifications, as well as a background in martial arts and meditation – all of which are reflected throughout the story. When not writing, Vivienne is a traveler, a seeker of treasures in Oriental countries and an enthusiast for old gardens and architecture. She is also a butler to three cats! Vivienne now lives in Queensland, Australia.

About this edition

• Publisher: V J Stevenson
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0994342012
• ISBN 13: 9780994342010
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368