Daughter of the Sword: A Novel of the Fated Blades

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ANCIENT POWER

As the only female detective in Tokyo’s most elite police unit, Mariko Oshiro has to fight for every ounce of respect, especially from her new boss. But when he gives her the least promising case possible—the attempted theft of an old samurai sword—it proves more dangerous than anyone on the force could have imagined.
 
The owner of the sword, Professor Yasuo Yamada, says it was crafted by ...

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Overview

ANCIENT POWER

As the only female detective in Tokyo’s most elite police unit, Mariko Oshiro has to fight for every ounce of respect, especially from her new boss. But when he gives her the least promising case possible—the attempted theft of an old samurai sword—it proves more dangerous than anyone on the force could have imagined.
 
The owner of the sword, Professor Yasuo Yamada, says it was crafted by the legendary Master Inazuma, a sword smith whose blades are rumored to have magical qualities. The man trying to steal it already owns another Inazuma—one whose deadly power eventually comes to control all who wield it.
 
Mariko’s investigation has put her on a collision course with a curse centuries old and as bloodthirsty as ever. She is only the latest in a long line of warriors and soldiers to confront this power, and even the sword she learns to wield could turn against her. 

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Editorial Reviews

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Bein’s gripping debut is a meticulously researched, highly detailed blend of urban and historical fantasy set in modern Tokyo. Det. Sgt. Mariko Oshiro is fighting an uphill battle against sexism and tradition in the narcotics division of the Tokyo police. Her antagonistic boss assigns her to a mundane case involving the attempted theft of a sword, but it gets a lot less boring when Mariko winds up on the trail of a ruthless killer. As she learns the hidden history behind a trio of ancient magical swords, she discovers that she may be destined to wield one of them. Alternating segments switch between Mariko’s present-day adventures and other owners of the swords throughout history. Bein’s scrupulous attention to verisimilitude helps bring all the settings to life, respectfully showcasing Japan’s distinctive cultures and attitudes. Agent: Cameron McClure, Donald Maass Literary Agency. (Oct.)
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780451464774
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
  • Publication date: 10/2/2012
  • Pages: 480
  • Sales rank: 264,576
  • Product dimensions: 5.40 (w) x 8.10 (h) x 1.00 (d)

Meet the Author

Steve Bein teaches Asian philosophy and Asian history at the State University of New York, Geneseo. He holds a PhD in philosophy and holds four degrees of black belt, having studied both philosophy and martial arts for about twenty years each. His short fiction has appeared in Asimov's, Interzone, and Writers of the Future. Daughter of the Sword is his first novel.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 24, 2012

    Excellent

    Much better than I expected going into it . Great plot, interesting characters, cool way of tying in the historical events. A book for intelligent readers looking for something other than werewolves, vampires, and similar crap. Will be on the lookout for the author's next book. Really liked the premise of the three swords and their interplay, but hope that the strong impression that this book left on me will not be dilluted by poorly executed sequel(s).

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 13, 2012

    It draws you in.

    The culture is different enough to make you think while the story draws you in deeper and deeper.

    3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 5, 2012

    This book was so good that I immediately went back to see if the

    This book was so good that I immediately went back to see if there was anything else the author had written. Mariko, a police officer, is drawn into a quest for an ancient magical sword with a deadly past and a man pursuing it. The story takes us both through Mariko's modern day exploits, and the exploits of each sword. There's a lot of exciting action for any action fan. The only minus was that I thought Mariko's boss was a little one dimensional.

    Bonus point: There are three characters with disabilities in the story, figuring in major roles.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 16, 2013

    more from this reviewer

    I enjoyed this immensely. As a an old Sci-Fi/Fantasy phreak, I t

    I enjoyed this immensely. As a an old Sci-Fi/Fantasy phreak, I thought this was well-plotted and suspenseful and it never veered into cutesy-pie or took itself too seriously. A very solid effort and I will be looking enthusiastically for the sequel.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 5, 2013

    To echo one of the other reviews here, much better than I expect

    To echo one of the other reviews here, much better than I expected it would be. Although I had gone in with the hopes that there would be more fantasy than was actually featured in the book, the interesting characters, great setting, attention to detail and overall great story had me staying up late just to get a little further. If you like light fantasy mixed with urban, police action and a kickass female protagonist, this is a good pick.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 15, 2013

    Hayaku, Hayaku, Bein-san !!!!

    Hurry, Hurry, Mr. Bein
    With the sequels to this most Ichiban (number one/excellent) introduction to fascinating characters in a wonderful and exotic setting !!!

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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