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The Purpose of Violence in James Clavell’s Shogun
James Clavell depicts a Japan gripped in the throes of an uneasy interregnum. Ambitious lords scheme to discredit and destroy each other, forcing their rivals to break the peace of the deceased Taiko or to commit seppuku. The Portuguese plot to retain monopoly on the Japan-China trade, while the Jesuits seek to convert all of…
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Invincible Under Heaven is Live on Amazon!
The unthinkable has finally occurred. Driven mad by the relentless pursuit of power, a martial prodigy turns against the rivers and lakes. Behind him is the Shadow Horde, a group of devil cultivators with immeasurable powers at their command. Hellbent on restoring the Yue Dynasty, they carve a swathe of destruction through the Five States…
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A Novel Like Shogun Can Never Be Written Today
Shogun is a masterwork of historical fiction. Set in 1600, it portrays a feudal Japan on the brink of war. With the passing of the Taiko, the Council of Regents rules the nation until the Taiko’s heir comes of age. Toranaga Yoshi, President of the Council, struggles against fellow daimyo and Regent Ishido for dominance.…
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The Spring Based Book Sale!
The Spring Based Book Bargains Sale is here again! Organised by Hans Schantz, the sale gathers the best based authors in the fiction space to bring you the latest in non-woke stories. Participating authors include Kyle Adams, Jordan Allen, Tony Andarian, Michael Gallagher, Alexander Hellene, Robert Kroese, N.R. LaPoint, T.J. Marquis, Yakov Merkin, Neovictorian, Christopher…
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SAGA OF THE SWORDBREAKER 5: GAME OF IMMORTALS is live!
Immortal Glory is the most prestigious tournament in the rivers and lakes. Martial immortals from around the world gather in Shengang to battle for the position of leader of the jianghu—and with it, fame, fortune, and the patronage of the Ten Corporations. Li Ming doesn’t care. Not until he learns that the Wanjianhui seeks to…
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Simply No to SimplyGo
(image from here) On 10 January, the Land Transport Authority announced that from 1 June, the SimplyGo public transportation system will replace the older EZLink payment cards and Nets Flashpay. The following day, a flood of complaints exposed SimplyGo’s flaws. Fare readers do not display charges, forcing users to consult the SimplyGo app to track…