Book Excerpt for the Day

    “I’m coming with you.”  Father Mateo stepped from the shadows at the edge of the road.

    “What are you doing here?” Hiro asked.

    “I know a thing or two about mending dams,” the Jesuit said.  “I followed you – by a different route – in case my help was required.”

    Kazu looked at Hiro.  “What is he talking about?”

    “He doesn’t trust me to apologize properly,” Hiro said.

    Kazu gave the priest an appraising glance.  “He knows you well.”

    (from Blade Of The Samurai by Susan Spann)

    8*/10.  The complete review is here.

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