Blood Ninja II: The Revenge of Lord Oda [Hardcover]

Nick Lake (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 7, 2010 | Series: Blood Ninja

Now that the vile Lord Oda is dead, Taro and his friends are safe in the mountain lair of the ninjas. Or so they think. Soon, Taro, Hana, and Hiro find themselves in a trap as strange new creatures invade their lives and familiar enemies surround them—and despite his vampire abilities, Taro is helpless to prevent the death of his mother. Furious and grief stricken, haunted by her mute and beseeching ghost, he determines to recover the Buddha Ball, source of limitless power. But if Taro is to make peace with his mother and fulfill his destiny, he must face his archenemy on an equal battlefield—for it turns out that Lord Oda is not dead…he’s a vampire.

Editorial Reviews

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Fans of Blood Ninja (2009) no doubt loved the plentiful gore, swordplay, light romance, and the premise that all ninjas are vampires. This sequel spends much time recapping the plot of the first title, then adds even more twists, turns, and travels. Two new concepts, ghosts and Zen Buddhist philosophy, add a surprising and sometimes effective depth to the story. The abrupt ending leaves no doubt that at least one more book is on its way, as reluctant vampire Taro edges closer to his predicted fate (shogun), with trusty sidekick Hiro and his now-girlfriend Hana by his side. Grades 7-11. --Debbie Carton

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“The night has a new hero.”—Darren Shan, author of the Cirque Du Freak series

"Fans of Blood Ninja (2009) no doubt loved the plentiful gore, swordplay, light romance, and the premise

that all ninjas are vampires. This sequel . . . adds even more twists, turns, and travels."

--BOOKLIST, December 15, 2010

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers (December 7, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416986294
• ISBN-13: 978-1416986294
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #815,476 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

My name's Nick and I write books for younger readers. My latest, BLOOD NINJA, is about ninjas who are also vampires - because the only thing more awesome than a ninja is a vampire ninja.

I like all the things you like, and I hate all the things you hate. I swear.

I live in a picture-postcard village in Oxfordshire, protected by trip-wires, boobytraps and a fat, lazy tomcat. Life in a picture-postcard village is very nice, but it's a bit two-dimensional.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You had me at 'wakizashi', January 12, 2011

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This review is from: Blood Ninja II: The Revenge of Lord Oda (Hardcover)

The quest for the Buddha ball continues in Nick Lake's follow up to his debut novel (Blood Ninja). Male protagonist, Taro, born and raised as a peasant in a fishing village, continues to come to grips with the fact he is now not only a ninja vampire, but also the lost son of Lord Tokugawa, the most powerful daimyo of 16th century Japan. Accompanied by his most loyal friend, Hiro, and the beautiful wakizashi wielding princess, Hana, daughter of Lord Oda, the second most powerful daimyo, Taro continues on his quest to find his mother and beat the evil Lord Oda at retrieving the all-powerful Buddha ball.

In a literary world of YA that is so clearly dominated by female protagonists and female readership, I applaud Mr. Lake for putting out something for the guys. With abundant violence, plentiful swordplay, and more blood than both volumes of Kill Bill combined, BN II is an action-packed read. Fans of the increasingly popular anime graphic novels will find the Blood Ninja series a worthwhile read--plenty of anime-esque fun yet with more substance.

Not a teen male? Don't despair. Fans of paranormal romance should find enough to be happy about even though these vampires don't sparkle in the sunlight. Mr. Lake has successfully created main characters I actually care about, who struggle internally with the choices they make and the violence surrounding them. And I must confess...I like the bad guys too. Add in a budding romance between a peasant boy and a princess and two female characters that can wield a sword as well as any man? I'm so there. I anxiously await the release the next book. Type quickly, Mr. Lake. And allow me to officially cast my ballot for a happy ending.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, October 18, 2011

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This review is from: Blood Ninja II: The Revenge of Lord Oda (Hardcover)

The book looked good, felt good, reads even better. It shipped quickly too! Really couldn't ask for more. There really isn't anything I can say bad about this. All things considered though, I wish I could have found it at a bookstore.... Guess it just really isn't that popular.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blood Ninja ll, September 27, 2011

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Anne L Johnson - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blood Ninja II (Kindle Edition)

This book is a delightful cacophony of betrayal, love, and loss. It reaches into your heart and draws pity for Taro as he heads on his epic adventure against the notorious Lord Oda Nobunga. The book has many unexpected twists and turns and keeps you enraptured from the title page to the very last word.