When incidents around the world hint at the reemergence of an ancient evil known as Nyugo, the Sonzai-a clan of modern-day Japanese warriors equipped with supernatural abilities-are called into action.
Though their young commander, Tsumisu, is haunted by his own powers, he uses them with unrelenting ferocity--wielding the blessed Sword of Light, Akari. As he searches for clues into Nyugo's return, Tsumisu, his trusted friend Shujin, and the Sonzai warriors soon realize that the spiritual balance of the world may be in danger.
When their investigation turns up an ancient artifact, Tsumisu and Shujin quickly find themselves caught in the midst of a struggle between Devonians and Ordovicians-extraterrestrial beings whose eight-hundred-year-old search for the Chosen One has brought them to Earth. As dimensions are crossed and battles are waged, Tsumisu draws the attention of Nataliya Artemis, an Ordovician who holds the key to a magnificent power and the knowledge of a stunning truth about Shujin.
In the first volume in the Journey of the Shadow saga, Stone Abdullah weaves science fiction and fantasy together, writing a tale of good versus evil in a modern world of paranormal phenomena, supernatural power and extraordinary beings from across the galaxy.