Alain Bannion is a martial arts detective in a modern noir setting.
Trained in philosophy and precision strikes, he pursues justice in
shadows and steel.
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They say everyone has a book in them—but the second novel? That’s where
the real test begins. History is littered with sequels that stumble under
the weight of expectation. As readers and movie buffs, we know sequels
are treacherous terrain. But we’ve embraced the challenge.
Our debut, The Tiger’s Claw, was a love letter to pulp thrills.
Now, The Case of the Broken Shuriken dives deeper into ninja
lore—shinobi espionage, not pop-culture myth—blended with a
humanistic twist. Bannion evolves from action-hero to sleuth, his
instincts as lethal as a tanto blade.
Shadows & Secrets — Shinobi Truths That Shaped Broken Shuriken
No Full Moon, No Problem: Ninjas avoided full moons,
relying on pitch-black nights for sabotage, infiltration, or vanishing
like smoke.
“Ninja” Wasn’t Their Name: They were called
shinobi—“those who sneak”—a title rooted in espionage, not
flashy combat.
Disguise Was the Weapon: Shinobi posed as farmers,
monks, or performers. One legendary spy lived as a Noh actor for years.
Original Multitools: Makibishi (iron caltrops), reeds
for underwater breathing, and shikoro “wiretaps” pressed to castle walls.
Failure Was Not an Option: If captured, shinobi burned
maps, swallowed codes, or even chose jibaku (suicide) to
protect secrets.
Lights, Camera, Shuriken — Top 5 Ninja Films
Enter the Ninja (1981): Franco Nero stars despite zero
martial training. Sho Kosugi choreographed the fights and secretly
resented his casting.
Creating the Man
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