John J. Donohue
3 SeriesJohn J. Donohue is an author renowned for his Burke/Yamashita thriller series. His works are celebrated for their realistic and gritty portrayal of the martial arts world.
In "Deshi," the latest installment of the Connor Burke series by John J. Donohue, Connor trains as a deshi under a master warrior. His skills are soon needed when his brother enlists him to help solve the murder of a Japanese businessman, using cryptic calligraphic evidence left by the victim. The investigation leads Connor to uncover a dangerous samurai legacy connected to a sensei, a Tibetan clairvoyant, and a remote mountain temple. There, he faces his most lethal challenge yet.
