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    Abalone: Shadow Shinjuku
    Shadow Shinjuku: Shadow Shinjuku, #1
    Ebook series2 titles

    Shadow Shinjuku Series

    By Ryu Takeshi

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    About this series

    Some people are different. Some encounters are too. More meaningful, more lifechanging. Even if as short as a single night spent together, escaping from shadows in the darkness of Tokyo. As even a single night is enough for two souls to leave permanent marks on each other, and create a bond as deep as the ocean, as timeless as the universe.

    Abalone is a novella set in the world of Ryu Takeshi's first novel, Shadow Shinjuku, and it follows Sato's struggle to help a mysterious woman and child escape their bitter fate. As atmospheric as the novel, this fast-paced novella further expands the world of Shadow Shinjuku, while also holding its own as a standalone must-read for fans of urban fantasy and thrillers with a touch of magic.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPurple Crow Press
    Release dateJul 22, 2021
    Abalone: Shadow Shinjuku
    Shadow Shinjuku: Shadow Shinjuku, #1

    Titles in the series (2)

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      Shadow Shinjuku: Shadow Shinjuku, #1
      Shadow Shinjuku: Shadow Shinjuku, #1

      Shadow Shinjuku: Shadow Shinjuku, #1

      Ryu Takeshi
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      The streets of Tokyo are different at night. There is darkness behind the glitter and the neon lights, and people who prefer to stay in the shadows, to dwell in the underworld – whores, gangsters, the homeless, the lost. People like Sato. He's part of this world, he always has been, but a feeling of change is lingering in the heavy air of the bustling city. A feeling brought to life by fateful encounters of solitary souls.   Shadow Shinjuku is a dark, yet magical journey into the depths of Tokyo's nightlife and the depths of the human soul. Ryu Takeshi's first novel is both a noir crime thriller and urban fantasy. It's a unique and mesmerizing blend of the imagery of Japanese animation and film, the colors and details of street photography, and the mystical lyricism of soulful music. But above everything, it is a gripping story that doesn't let go.   What readers are saying:   ***** - "Shadow Shinjuku thrilled me from start to finish and as I read the book I couldn't help but get lost in its pages and the world of Tokyo."   ***** - "This book completely absorbed every bit of me. You realise pretty quickly that to every light there's a dark place that contains a variety of wrong people. People who struggle, get by and are just ignored. The adventure that Sato goes on is incredible, you get the excitement and intensity that all great thrillers give you. However, this was incredibly unique with the modern fantasy style taking over. The combination of the two worked perfectly. I was so quickly gripped by the plot of the story it shocked me. This is a quite big read too so for it to keep my interest throughout was amazing."   ***** - "Shadow Shinjuku is very entertaining, but also deep and emotional at the same time. Its strength is its impeccable pace, but also the captivating story, and the atmosphere the author managed to create and sustain throughout the book."   ***** - "Let Ryu Takeshi take you on a ride in his mystical, yet so relatable world, where one seeks to find the answer to the human psyche, and if we really are masters of our own destiny."   **** - "Shadow Shinjuku is an atmospheric, gritty, gripping noir thriller and urban fantasy mash-up with a distinctly Japanese feel that easily drew me into its dark streets and neon lights"   **** - "This book slowly but relentlessly pulled me in as I'd never read anything like this before."   **** - "It is the kind of crime thriller that grabs hold of you and doesn't let you go. I have read a lot of crime thrillers and this is one that stands out by miles! It is beautifully written , the illustrations are amazing . To say that it is the authors first book....wow it is an absolute triumph!"   **** - "This is one of those books where the setting is detailed enough that you feel amongst the world, it not only reminded me of being in Tokyo all those years ago but made me crave going back even more!! Whilst I mentioned the urban fantasy, don't doubt that this mystery is packed with lots of action and won't leave you once you finish the book. Overall, this was a great read!! I enjoyed the characters, the setting is honestly one of my favourites and the plot was brilliant!!"   **** - "I thoroughly enjoyed the world building, we get to see the dark, gritty, underbelly of Tokyo and I felt like I was there. The world building, plot line and characters all add up to an intriguing fantasy/crime thriller that is very different and fun as well."   **** - "What a highly original almost unique debut!"

      The streets of Tokyo are different at night. There is darkness behind the glitter and the neon lights, and people who prefer to stay in the shadows, to dwell in the underworld – whores, gangsters, the homeless, the lost. People like Sato. He's part of this world, he always has been, but a feeling of change is lingering in the heavy air of the bustling city. A feeling brought to life by fateful encounters of solitary souls.   Shadow Shinjuku is a dark, yet magical journey into the depths of Tokyo's nightlife and the depths of the human soul. Ryu Takeshi's first novel is both a noir crime thriller and urban fantasy. It's a unique and mesmerizing blend of the imagery of Japanese animation and film, the colors and details of street photography, and the mystical lyricism of soulful music. But above everything, it is a gripping story that doesn't let go.   What readers are saying:   ***** - "Shadow Shinjuku thrilled me from start to finish and as I read the book I couldn't help but get lost in its pages and the world of Tokyo."   ***** - "This book completely absorbed every bit of me. You realise pretty quickly that to every light there's a dark place that contains a variety of wrong people. People who struggle, get by and are just ignored. The adventure that Sato goes on is incredible, you get the excitement and intensity that all great thrillers give you. However, this was incredibly unique with the modern fantasy style taking over. The combination of the two worked perfectly. I was so quickly gripped by the plot of the story it shocked me. This is a quite big read too so for it to keep my interest throughout was amazing."   ***** - "Shadow Shinjuku is very entertaining, but also deep and emotional at the same time. Its strength is its impeccable pace, but also the captivating story, and the atmosphere the author managed to create and sustain throughout the book."   ***** - "Let Ryu Takeshi take you on a ride in his mystical, yet so relatable world, where one seeks to find the answer to the human psyche, and if we really are masters of our own destiny."   **** - "Shadow Shinjuku is an atmospheric, gritty, gripping noir thriller and urban fantasy mash-up with a distinctly Japanese feel that easily drew me into its dark streets and neon lights"   **** - "This book slowly but relentlessly pulled me in as I'd never read anything like this before."   **** - "It is the kind of crime thriller that grabs hold of you and doesn't let you go. I have read a lot of crime thrillers and this is one that stands out by miles! It is beautifully written , the illustrations are amazing . To say that it is the authors first book....wow it is an absolute triumph!"   **** - "This is one of those books where the setting is detailed enough that you feel amongst the world, it not only reminded me of being in Tokyo all those years ago but made me crave going back even more!! Whilst I mentioned the urban fantasy, don't doubt that this mystery is packed with lots of action and won't leave you once you finish the book. Overall, this was a great read!! I enjoyed the characters, the setting is honestly one of my favourites and the plot was brilliant!!"   **** - "I thoroughly enjoyed the world building, we get to see the dark, gritty, underbelly of Tokyo and I felt like I was there. The world building, plot line and characters all add up to an intriguing fantasy/crime thriller that is very different and fun as well."   **** - "What a highly original almost unique debut!"

    • Abalone: Shadow Shinjuku
      Abalone: Shadow Shinjuku

      Abalone: Shadow Shinjuku

      Ryu Takeshi
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      Some people are different. Some encounters are too. More meaningful, more lifechanging. Even if as short as a single night spent together, escaping from shadows in the darkness of Tokyo. As even a single night is enough for two souls to leave permanent marks on each other, and create a bond as deep as the ocean, as timeless as the universe. Abalone is a novella set in the world of Ryu Takeshi's first novel, Shadow Shinjuku, and it follows Sato's struggle to help a mysterious woman and child escape their bitter fate. As atmospheric as the novel, this fast-paced novella further expands the world of Shadow Shinjuku, while also holding its own as a standalone must-read for fans of urban fantasy and thrillers with a touch of magic.

      Some people are different. Some encounters are too. More meaningful, more lifechanging. Even if as short as a single night spent together, escaping from shadows in the darkness of Tokyo. As even a single night is enough for two souls to leave permanent marks on each other, and create a bond as deep as the ocean, as timeless as the universe. Abalone is a novella set in the world of Ryu Takeshi's first novel, Shadow Shinjuku, and it follows Sato's struggle to help a mysterious woman and child escape their bitter fate. As atmospheric as the novel, this fast-paced novella further expands the world of Shadow Shinjuku, while also holding its own as a standalone must-read for fans of urban fantasy and thrillers with a touch of magic.

    Author

    Ryu Takeshi

    Ryu loves to write. It's a way for him to find and explore new worlds, both inner ones and those way outside. And this process is spontaneous and instinctive, his stories born out of a single image, following a path Ryu himself never fully understands - not its origin, nor its end -, immersed in the magic of the moment, and the magic of everything that sorrounds us, the visible and the invisible. Ryu is a daydreamer, a believer in the magic of humanity, a friend to all the mystical creatures of the night, and a sucker for the visual beauty of anime. But above all else, Ryu is just a human being, like yourself.

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