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Tales Of The Otori

4 books in reading order by Hearn, Lian

New to Tales Of The Otori? Start with book 1, Across The Nightingale Floor.

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  1. Across The Nightingale Floor

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    Across The Nightingale Floor

    by Hearn, Lian

    Historical Fantasy set in a fictional feudal Japan, this series follows a young warrior who seeks to avenge is adoptive father and escape the legacy of his biological father.

    Assassin fantasy set in a distinctly Japanese milieu. This one’s got everything you want in a good martial arts fantasy tale: ninja assassins, samurai warriors, beautiful princesses, evil lords, deadly...

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  2. Grass For His Pillow

    Book 2

    Grass For His Pillow

    by Hearn, Lian

    Adopted by an Otori Lord, orphan Takeo rises to become a closely held member of the Tribe and finds his love for Maruyama heir Shirakawa Kaede challenged by dissembling clans...

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  3. Brilliance Of The Moon

    Book 3

    Brilliance Of The Moon

    by Hearn, Lian

    Brilliance of the Moon is the third book in the Tales of the Otori series by Lian Hearn. Don't miss the related series, The Tale of Shikanoko. A beautiful, haunting...

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  4. Tales Of The Otori

    Tales Of The Otori

    by Hearn, Lian

    When your focus is character and action, it's easy to just settle for generic medieval fantasy and be done with it. However, at some point, you start craving something new,...

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