Ronin: The Wolf’s Path by Robert Nakamura

Based on the vicious power struggles of 15th-century Japan, Ronin: The Wolf’s Path by Robert Nakamura is a gripping and genre-bending work of grimdark fantasy. A bloodthirsty ronin and his merciless disciples are given a chance to reclaim their honor as samurai, only to become pawns in a brutal game of domination and deception. Laced with potent themes of leadership, the brutal unknown, and humanity’s penchant for self-destruction, Nakamura challenges every expected trope of hero, victim, and villain in historical fantasy. For readers who love immersive and gritty drama that dances sharply between sword-wielding fantasy and historical fiction, this novel is a masterful combination of both.