Breath of the Dragon (Hardback)

New York Times Bestseller

USA Today Bestseller

Starred Kirkus Review

Sixteen-year-old Jun dreams of proving his worth as a warrior in the elite Guardian’s Tournament, held every six years to entrust the magical Scroll of Heaven to a new protector. Eager to prove his skills, Jun hopes that a win will restore his father’s pride – righting a horrible mistake that caused their banishment from his home, mother, and twin brother.

But Jun’s father strictly forbids him from participating. He believes there is no future in Jun honing his skills as a warrior, especially considering Jun is not breathmarked, born with a patch of dragon scales and blessed with special abilities like his twin. Determined to be the next Guardian, Jun stows away in the wagon of Chang and his daughter, Ren, performers on their way to the capital where the tournament will take place.

As Jun competes, he quickly realizes he may be fighting for not just a better life, but the fate of the country itself and the very survival of everyone he cares about.

"The authors extol Bruce Lee's principles while continually raising the stakes and surprising readers with thoughtful twists in this relentlessly paced and exquisitely choreographed martial arts fantasy series opener" - Publishers Weekly

"A stirring and stunning novel of fascinating imagination and filled with a true warrior spirit. A not to be missed adventure!" - S.A. Cosby, New York Times bestselling author of Razorblade Tears

"Breath of the Dragon is fantastic cinematic mayhem lovingly molded in a deadly martial world. The wisdom and philosophy of great Bruce Lee serve as a guiding hand in so many deep aspects of young Jun's journey. The Lees make a dynamic team!" - Wesley Chu, #1 New York Times bestseller

"I'm genuinely awestruck by the brilliance of this coming-of-age novel. Infused with the vital essence of Bruce Lee's intellect, martial arts prowess, and philosophical depth, it's a captivating journey that transcends the ordinary--a master class in storytelling. I loved it and cannot wait for the next book!" - Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy

"A perfect balance of Bruce Lee's inspiring philosophies, Shannon Lee's galvanizing execution, and Fonda Lee's masterful writing. As thrilling and cinematic as the best big-screen experience." - F.C. Yee, New York Times bestselling author of Avatar, the Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi and The Epic Crush of Genie Lo

"A tale in equal turns powerful and gripping, inspiring and meaningful, and with vividly cinematic combat scenes that felt like movie sequences. Lee and Lee have forged a new classic born of legacy and show themselves to be grandmasters of the martial arts genre." - Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Song of the Last Kingdom duology

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Published: 7th January 2025
Hardcover: 341 Pages
Dimensions: 241 x 165 x 32mm
ISBN: 9781399723435

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