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Shinsei

A Novel of the Ninja

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Shinsei

By: Joe Niehaus
Narrated by: Tea Mango
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In the court of warlords, survival belongs not to the strongest blade—but to the quietest whisper.
Takanosuke was born to be a samurai, but fate never asked for his consent. When Lord Ietsugu, a master of courtly manipulation, and his calculating son Yoshitada begin consolidating power through betrayal and blood, Takanosuke finds himself caught in a political storm he never saw coming. Stripped of status and honor, he is driven into the outskirts of the nation—where the true architects of the realm reside in silence.
In a remote mountain village, he discovers not only the hidden legacy of the shinobi, but the forgotten truth of his own lineage. As rival daimyo vie for control, spies infiltrate inner circles, and loyalties fracture beneath the weight of ambition, Takanosuke must decide whether to reclaim his identity as a samurai—or embrace the shadows and become something more.
To challenge the throne behind the throne, he’ll need to master not just the art of stealth—but the politics of power, perception, and persuasion.
Some wars are not won with swords—but with silence, masks, and the patience to strike when all others sleep.

©1987 Joe Niehaus (P)2025 Joe Niehaus
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