Shibumi

Name: Shibumi
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780755370238
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By Trevanian

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Summary

Shibumi by Trevanian is a gripping tale of an ex-assassin named Nicholai Hel who is drawn back into the world of espionage. Living a life of quiet simplicity in the Basque countryside, Hel is forced to confront his past skills to protect himself and his loved ones. The narrative weaves intrigue, philosophy, and international manoeuvring, making for an intense crime and thriller experience.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to intricate plots involving espionage and masterful suspense. It combines crime and thriller elements with a deep dive into the world of an enigmatic protagonist, weaving together themes of strategy, tension, and adventure. Fans of cleverly crafted narratives will find this story particularly engaging.

Shibumi

Nicholai Hel is the world's most wanted man.

Nicholai Hel is the world's most wanted man.

Description

Forced out of retirement, a reluctant assassin must face his most dangerous enemy.

Nicolai Hel is a westerner brought up in Japan and is the protégé of a Japanese Go master. Hel survived the destruction of Hiroshima to emerge as the world's most artful lover and its most accomplished assassin. Hel is a genius, a mystic, and a master of language and culture, and his secret is his determination to attain a rare kind of personal excellence, a state of effortless perfection known only as shibumi.

Now living in an isolated mountain fortress, Hel is unwillingly drawn back into the life he'd tried to leave behind when a beautiful young stranger arrives at his door, seeking help and refuge. It soon becomes clear that Hel is being tracked by a deadly force, a sinister organisation known only as the Mother Company. The battle lines are drawn: ruthless power and corruption on one side, and on the other... shibumi.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Shibumi by Trevanian has been praised for its engaging readability and witty intelligence, offering something for a wide audience. The storytelling is described as riveting, showcasing the distinctive originality of the author.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780755370238

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 May 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 512

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Trevanian

About the Author

Trevanian Beneficiaries and Samburu, Inc (Author)

Trevanian was the pen name of Dr Rodney William Whitaker. After exploding onto the bestseller lists with two thrillers, THE EIGER SANCTION (1972) and THE LOO SANCTION (1973), Trevanian followed with the bestsellers THE MAIN (1976), SHIBUMI (1979) and THE SUMMER OF KATYA (1983). After a fifteen year absence he reappeared as an author with INCIDENT AT TWENTY-MILE (1998), HOTNIGHT IN THE CITY (2000) and THE CRAZY LADIES OF PEARL STREET (2005). He died in 2005.

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