{"product_id":"keppan-by-john-j-donohue-9781594399381","title":"Keppan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinalist in Fiction: Thriller Adventure, Best Books Awards, 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen does the student become the master? At what cost?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrieving the loss of his sensei, the master swordsman Yamashita, Connor Burke struggles with the challenges of recovery from the wounds received while defending Yamashita. He also faces the heavy burden of assuming leadership of Yamashita's dojo. Embroiled in controversy with a wealthy donor over control of the dojo, Burke welcomes the distraction of an investigation into a noted yoga guru's unexplained death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinston Tambor is a charismatic yoga teacher who died under mysterious circumstances. Some believe that Win's death was caused by the unleashing of mysterious yogic power from the discipline of Kundalini, but some investigators think differently. They require someone with insider knowledge of the esoteric aspects of Asian disciplines, complemented by research skills to separate mystic hype from reality, and who also possesses experience with criminal investigations. Mickey Burke, observing his brother Connor's struggle with rehabilitation after Yamashita's death, thinks Connor will be perfect for the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConnor Burke welcomes the distraction of Montoya's investigation into Tambor's death. He soon discovers that solving this mystery is as dangerous as it is difficult. Burke is plunged once again into the world of esoteric Asian disciplines, where the relationships between master and disciple, and the conflict of perpetuating ancient codes of honour, can generate very lethal consequences. Especially when driven by money and celebrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072583287020,"sku":"9781594399381","price":49.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18442363482755.jpg?v=1765118723","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/keppan-by-john-j-donohue-9781594399381","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}