Like NEW: I read it once and loved it. If you are a fan of fantasy and martial arts, then this is the book for you. Synopsis: A mother struggling to repress her violent past, A son struggling to grasp his violent future, A father blind to the danger that threatens them all. When the winds of war reach their peninsula, will the Matsuda family have the strength to defend their empire? Or will they tear each other apart before the true enemies even reach their shores?