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The shike book series by robert shea includes books time of the dragons shike 1, last of the zinja shike 2, and shike. See the complete shike series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store. Simply brit shipped with premium postal service within 24 hours from the uk with impressive delivery time. Last of zinja shike, book 2 january 15, 1986 edition. Series isbncatalog id price pages format type cover artist verif. Beautiful young taniko struggles under oppression as the mistress of the cruel kublai khan, and jebu, a young monk, is transformed into a fierce warrior, in a saga. Shike last of the zinja by shea, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Im currently 104 pages into the second book, last of the zinja, and i. The ambience is rustichouses artfully crammed with books, keepsakes, pictures, provisions. Robert shea was a student of history, obviously, and his research was reflected in the books. Can someone recommend a book about sohei, the japanese.
Shike is a twovolume novel published in 1981 by robert. Last of the zinja by shea, robert from amazons fiction books store. The ninja novel was written in 1980 by eric van lustbader and is a tale of revenge, love and murder. There are 11 census records available for the last name zinja. The story is about a halfmongol boy who is raised in japan as a zinja a sect of mysterious monks who are completely neutral to all politics and are often hired by one political faction against another. Robert anton wilson a meeting with robert shea 1992. Top 10 best robert shea books robert shea written works. Last of the zinja hardcover november 1, 1982 by robert shea author 5. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard.
Last of the zinja shike, book 2 by robert shea fantastic fiction. Jebu, a fighting monk of the order of zinja, and taniko, the minor noblewoman with whom he falls in love on his first mission escorting her to an arranged marriage with a far older and extremely influential nobleman. The book is divided into five parts, called rings, as an apparent homage to miyamoto musashis the book of five rings. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Rebellion, revolution and religiousness is a book about spiritual rebellion which arises out of meditation, awareness and freedom, and from truly being yourself. Jebu, a warriormonk of mixed parentage a mongol father and a japanese woman of the order of zinja who is a highly. It tells the story of rifkin outcast, a wandering priest of the warrior saint. The eternal love of the warrior monk jebu and the lovely taniko had been thwarted by the will of the gods and the winds of battle. Shike last of the zinja by robert shea and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Shike book two last of the zinja by robert shea nook. Beautiful young taniko struggles under oppression as the.
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Feel free to submit interesting articles, tell us about this cool book you just. It fictionalises and compresses japanese history in order to incorporate the genpei war and attempted invasion of japan by the mongols within the lifespans of two characters. We are committed to providing you with reliable and efficient service at all times. Last of the zinja shike, book 2 by robert shea book cover, description, publication history. Last of the zinja shike, book 2 mass market paperback july 1, 1981 by robert shea author. The father abbot foolishly appointed us to guard you.