It has been many weeks since his father's murder at the hands of the
ninja Dragon Eye. Jack's samurai training is going well, almost well. Jack is
still bullied relentlessly by Kazuki, a student at Niten Ichi Ryu, for being a gaijin, an outsider. His
Taijitsu teacher, Sensei Kyuzo, obviously hates him and Jack is uncertain when, and where, Dragon Eye will strike next. To add to the pressure, Jack must prepare for the Circle of Three, an ancient contest that tests every skill one might possess, especially the mind. The reward is to train in the Two Heavens technique, the supposedly unstoppable sword style. Jack realizes that he must win the Circle of Three to learn the Two Heavens, and that he must master the Two Heavens if he is to confront, and finally defeat, Dragon Eye. However, Jack must compete against his friends and fellow students, and Kazuki of course. Few will reach the finals, and even fewer will succeed. Does Jack have what it takes to win against his peers, against Kazuki, and against Dragon Eye, or will the infamous ninja obtain the Rutter? Find out in The Way of the Sword!!!
The Way of the Sword is the second book in this trilogy. It is one of my favorites because the characters are beginning to truly take form and come to life. I just found out that Chris Bradford is writing another series based on the Young Samurai Trilogy. I am really exited and can't wait to read it!
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