Tengu The Mountain Goblin

Tengu The Mountain Goblin by John J. Donohue, published by YMAA Publication Center in 2008, is a work of fiction that spans 287 pages. The narrative unfolds across various locations, including Japan, Manila, and New York, centering on a series of interconnected events involving espionage and martial arts. The story begins with the murder of an intelligence analyst on temple grounds and follows the disappearance of two embassy guards, leading to the discovery of a disturbing execution video.

Readers will encounter a complex plot where martial arts expert Connor Burke is brought in as a consultant for a U.S. Army training program amidst rising tensions. The narrative also features a young Japanese ethnographer kidnapped by a terrorist group, and a renegade martial arts Sensei known as the Tengu, who trains a splinter group of terrorists. This edition delves into themes of cultural heritage and the clash between contemporary ideologies and personal vendettas, as Burke and his teacher Yamashita navigate a dangerous landscape filled with intrigue and conflict.