![]() ![]() He was the CO of his own close group of SEAL operatives so he understands the tough training and loyalty of Shigure’s men. Things get murky when Brendan begins to empathize with his marks. Ken’s evil father, Senator Harris, continues his interference in Ken’s life and sends an ex-Navy SEAL, Brendan O’Farrihy, to gather intel on Ken and Shigure. That certainly causes some tension between him and Shigure.Įnter the bigger conflict. And Ken getting used to his role as bankroller for this new life. So we get some martial arts training and the challenges of fitting in this strange new paradise. One of them, Tachibana, has even married an island girl. Now they live together in a converted warehouse where they also operate a dojo, teaching kendo and aikido. The Shinagawa gang left Japan and yakuza life behind for a new start in the US. Book one ended with Shigure Matsunaga (leader of the powerful yakuza family, the Shinagawa-gumi), walking off into the sunset with his gaijin lover, Ken Harris, and followed by his loyal clan members: Kinosuke, Shinya, Tachibana, and teenager, Kotaro. The author, once again, shapes the story with an interesting look at island culture, this time Hawaii. And it takes a long-ass review to work out why. I guess time does make a difference because I’m not feeling the love so much with this sequel. It got five stars from me two years ago when I read it. ![]() ![]() ![]() I remember really enjoying the first book, Yakuza Pride. (Note: If you have not read Book 1, this review will contain spoilers) ![]()
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