Houshido: The Way Of The Gun

By James Hopper

In "Houshido: The Way Of The Gun," we follow the harrowing journey of Kari, a former assassin with a dark past. Once a lethal member of the infamous Masaru Crime Syndicate, Kari's life takes a dramatic turn when she's assigned to eliminate Isamu Hinobu, a wealthy crime lord in the corrupt city of Paradiso. However, an unintended tragedy occurs as she mistakenly takes the life of Hinobu's wife. Haunted by guilt and disheartened by her actions, Kari makes a solemn oath to abandon her life of violence and never pull the trigger again. Years pass as Kari disappears from the grid, living a life of isolation and penance. However, her solitude is shattered when an old partner reenters her life. She learns that the once-mighty Masaru Crime Syndicate has crumbled into obscurity, and she's offered a surprising opportunity - a job as a courier. To her astonishment, her new employer turns out to be none other than Isamu Hinobu himself. Hinobu, fearing for his life due to the threat of a rival gang, approaches Kari with a plea for help. Despite the remorse she still carries over taking his wife's life, Kari reluctantly agrees to become his guardian and protector, vowing to ensure his safety and prevent any harm from befalling him. "Houshido: The Way Of The Gun" is a gripping tale of redemption, forgiveness, and the enduring power of second chances. As Kari navigates the treacherous world of crime, she will be forced to confront her past, make difficult choices, and ultimately decide if redemption is truly within reach. Will she succeed in protecting Isamu Hinobu and find her own path to forgiveness, or will the shadows of her past continue to haunt her? The answers lie in this riveting story of a former assassin's quest for redemption and the unexpected twists that fate has in store.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CHL1FM5B
• ISBN13: 9798860660281
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 149 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"