Samurai: The Heart of the Prophet

Will appeal to the fans of Usagi Yojimbo, Lone Wolf and Cub and 47 Ronin. Historical fiction set in Imperial Japan. An elegant, at times humorous, saga.

Takeo has finally achieved his dream; he has left behind the darkness of his past and become a Samurai. Yet Imperial Japan is in turmoil; General Akuma, one of the Empire's most powerful men has turned his back on the Emperor, and is planning to betray him. The two men are linked by a dark secret; the 13th prophet.Takeo has finally achieved his dream; he has left behind the darkness of his past and become a Samurai. Yet Imperial Japan is in turmoil; General Akuma, one of the Empire's most powerful men has turned his back on the Emperor, and is planning to betray him. The two men are linked by a dark secret; the 13th prophet. It is into this mysterious feud that Takeo will stray on his quest to find out who he really is...