PRAISE AND AWARDS FOR THE CONNOR BURKE SERIES

“Donohue crisply and elegantly blends Japanese martial arts and urban New York … Fans will be well rewarded.” —Publishers Weekly

“Donohue kicks out prose that is as fluid as the martial arts moves he so eloquently describes.” —Library Journal

“Multilayered and satisfying … an accomplished series.” —Kirkus Reviews

When does the student become the master?

Grieving the loss of his sensei, Connor Burke struggles to recover from emotional and physical wounds received in the defense of sensei Yamashita and his family. As the heavy burden of leadership takes its toll, he welcomes the distraction of an investigation—a noted yoga guru’s unexplained death.

Winston Tambor, a charismatic yoga teacher, dies under questionable circumstances. Officials believe his death was by natural causes, but insiders think differently. Investigator Mickey Burke needs a specialist with knowledge of esoteric Asian disciplines and thinks his brother Connor will be perfect to wrap up the case.

Connor Burke unexpectedly finds himself at the epicenter of extortion, mystics, and Russian mobsters. Ancient codes of honor pitted against corrupt forces of desire compel Connor not to walk away. A blood oath is eternal.