Jisedai (Jisedai: The Angel War Book 1)

“Riley’s storytelling is ambitious, balancing high-octane action with quieter moments of reflection.”

“The author manages to suggest more than he shows, which gives the book an unusual depth for its size.”

“Yet within this landscape, the smallest gestures; like Gabriel placing a coat on Hana or shielding her from view, feel monumental.”

“There is restraint in the language, but not in the sentiment. That tension is what I found most compelling.”

“Every scene appears calculated to advance either action or character. While some may argue that this limits emotional depth, it may also be seen as an intentional invocation of the “narrative negative space” often employed by literary minimalists such as Raymond Carver or Yasunari Kawabata.” 🤯

“The action is stylized yet not hollow. Each battle reflects an internal struggle.”

“He introduces characters with a few sharp lines and allows their choices to speak louder than their histories.”

“Riley’s prose is lean, cinematic, and evocative without excess.”

“In conclusion, Jisedai is a formidable introduction to what promises to be a compelling series.”

“This is a writer who knows that emotion is the real fuel behind every clash of blades. The restraint is refreshing, and the vision is clear.”

“The story respects the reader’s patience and intelligence.”

Gabriel is a killer for the mega-corporation that raised him, trained in the ancient arts of Bushido.

Hana was kidnapped, forced into a world of depravity and darkness.

When the two meet by chance on the grimy, rain-soaked streets of a frightening future Harajuku sector, it changes both their lives forever. For honor, Gabriel must now face the group of trained killers and soldiers that he swore loyalty to and bloody his white hare katana to protect the young girl and her strange pet.

Dark Angels and wicked assassins wage war in the ruins beyond the borders of oppressed Tokyo in Jisedai!