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Kyoto—beautiful, tragic, and for Nao Murata—deadly. Nao Murata never anticipated stumbling upon a stranger on the brink of death would thrust him back into a world he’d long ago left in his past. Now, he’s back among the ranks of the Yakuza, fighting for both his life and his honor. Struggling against older members undermining him at every turn, Nao must navigate the dark and gritty criminal underworld discovering who he can trust, and who is hell-bent on betraying him. Aki Hisona jumped to the top ranks of the syndicate when he gained favor with Nao, but it left animosity brewing among his would-be friends. When an assassination attempt disguised as a celebration leaves Aki with blood on his hands, he isn’t certain how Nao will react. Will he lose his rank, his life? Or worse…he might lose the chance to ever have Nao return his affection. All the while, the Korean mafia are deadlier than ever. Having ruthlessly killed the Godfather of the Matsukawa syndicate once, they’re now determined to murder the newest in line. Nao may have survived them once. They won’t let him out of their sights again. Discover how much blood is hiding underneath Kyoto's cherry blossoms in this shocking and brilliant four-book box set today!

2017 Rainbow Award honorable mention A bloody past haunts him. A devastating present calls him back… Nao hides from his violent past in the Japanese mob by opening a teahouse in Japan's cultural center, Kyoto. His past comes flooding back when he discovers a gravely injured man with a tattooed chest, a bloody knife, and a Korean business card. Saehyun would've died if not for Nao's help. He knows nothing of his savior's connection with the local mafia, but Saehyun has his own secrets. He commands the Korean mafia, the mortal enemy of Nao’s former syndicate. As Nao and Saehyun grow closer, so does the strength of the Korean mob. A shocking murder pulls Nao back into a past he'd all but abandoned. War is looming, and Nao must choose between protecting Saehyun or avenging the honor of his old mafia family.. The Yakuza Path: Blood Stained Tea is the first book in a series of Japanese mafia thrillers. If you like complex characters, blood-soaked violence, and twists you won't see coming, then you'll love Amy Tasukada's gritty crime masterpiece. Buy Blood Stained Tea to dive deep into the Asian mafia tale today!

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When a body goes missing, a young Yakuza's life hangs in the balance... Aki Hisona's latest promotion is a cause for celebration. But because his new job is working as the personal secretary for the Yakuza's Kyoto-based godfather, it's also a cause for dangerous envy. He takes an invitation from a friend for congratulatory drinks, but Aki never thought the night would end with a deadly knife fight... Aki is tasked with disposing of his friend's corpse, but there's one problem: the body is missing. As body parts surface around town, it's only a matter of time before the police piece together the clues. But keeping one step ahead of the cops may not matter if Aki can't solve the mystery before his cold, unforgiving godfather boss does... The Yakuza Path: One Thousand Cranes is a pulse-pounding standalone thriller in the ongoing series of Japanese mafia stories. If you like gritty settings, page-turning whodunits, and accurate portrayals of Kyoto traditions, then you'll love Amy Tasukada's gripping tale. Buy The Yakuza Path to pledge your reader loyalty today

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A stash of drugs. A twisted cop. A mob on the verge of self-destruction?Nao Murata is the new godfather of the Matsukawa syndicate. When Detective Yamada confronts Nao over a dead drug dealer, Nao knows his organization isn't responsible. The Matsukawa doesn't deal drugs? or does it?When Nao discovers drugs in a locker owned by his syndicate, he no longer knows who to trust. With the police bearing down on the Matsukawa, Nao must make unlikely allies to find out the truth. Can he discover who is betraying him before time runs out, or will everyone suffer for a crime he didn't commit?Better Than Suicide is the second book in a Japanese mafia thriller series. If you like complex plots, gripping suspense, and a splash of romance, then you'll love the next installment in Amy Tasukada's Yakuza Path series. Buy Better Than Suicide to start the race against the clock today!

Death in Paradise In paradise nothing is simple… …not even murder. For Jessica, this time it’s personal. The knock at the door shook her from a deep sleep. When she saw the cops, Jessica knew why they were there. As a LA Detective, she’d been on the other side of the door plenty of times. Someone she loved was dead. Time slowed. Her heart sank. They knew she knew. Before they could get to the news, her mind raced. Growing up in Hawaii, half of her family in law enforcement and the other half gang members, she’d known the darker side of life. As the detectives explained why they’d come, Jessica was only partly listening until they said it was her father who’d died… …in a plane wreck. And in that moment, the instinct to grieve was gone. He was meticulous in his maintenance. She didn’t believe it was an accident. Who murdered her father? Jessica was going home to Hawaii. You’ll love this gripping thriller with a taste of romance, because of the twists, turns, and complex characters. Death Orchid Revenge and greed…a deadly combination in paradise. The hunter becomes the hunted in this chilling Hawaii thriller. Over twenty years as an LA cop will do things to you. It’s called PTSD. But moving to Hawaii for the sun, sand and a billionaire boyfriend would fix it. At least that’s what Jessica Kealoha kept telling herself. But a Russian assassin wants revenge for the death of his brother at the hands of Jessica. When he can’t kill her, he kidnaps her newly adopted son. The only way to save the boy...is to kill herself. What happens when you rip-off the bad guys? Ivan Volkov hacked a couple of bank accounts, owned by the Russian mob. He's hunting Jessica and the Russians are hunting them both. You won't be able to put down this addictive book, in a “who’s killing who” on the Big Island. The Death in Hawaii series…beautiful...deadly…and compelling. The Kona Strangler A Hawaiian serial-killer thriller that will make you think twice about ever being alone. A clear blue ocean, sandy white beaches–and five dead real estate agents. On the Big Island of Hawaii, sleepy Kona has become the hunting grounds for a serial killer. With little faith in the local PD’s limited resources, and before they find another body, the governor calls in retired LAPD detective Jessica Kealoha to join the serial killer task force. Jessica quickly butts heads with the mayor of the island who is demanding results and questioning her tactics. When the killer sends a letter to the newspaper with details of her best friend's murder long ago–a chilling connection becomes a reality that Jessica can't live with. Death Tide A thrilling family tale of murder and intrigue in Paradise. Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Retired detective Jessica Kealoha finds herself in the murder trial of her sister Pua and rife with guilt because she's being forced to testify against her. Many in town have already decided Pua's guilt and only see the trial as a formality before they send her to prison for life. Jessica discovers that there is more to the story than meets the eye and must find the evidence that will free her sister before it's too late.

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