Deadly Wish

Deadly Wish

By Sarah L. Thomson

Ages: 10 and up
Fantasy
Boyd’s Mill Press
September 2017
978-1-62979920-9 
 Hardcover Trade, $17.95

A seventeen-year-old ninja finds herself the guardian of a magic talisman that holds a demon trapped inside. Dodging monsters, thieves, and her fellow ninjas, betrayed by friends and helped by unexpected allies, she must travel beyond any place she has known. But in her quest to safeguard the pearl, will she lose her own soul?

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Awards and Accolades
“In the face of mounting challenges, a ninja is torn between her mission as guardian of a magical pearl and loyalty to her friends…. As her mission nears its climax, Kata faces an epic battle alone and must decide between the lesser of two evils. Kudos to Thomson for a well-researched story with plausible characters in a fantastical world reminiscent of 16th-century Japan. Jam-packed with thrilling action and hurtling plot twists—readers may forget to breathe.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Fans of the first book in the series, Deadly Flowers, will not be disappointed….The story is a fast-paced combination of thrills, adventure, and horror….In this sequel, Kata has matured as an independent fighter who learns about friendship, trust, responsibility, and the freedom to make decisions….VERDICT A great option for tweens and younger teens interested in Japanese folklore and ninja action.”
—School Library Journal