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...the ingredients are all in place for a colourful blockbuster thriller... truly kinetic entertainment. --Brian Ritterspak, Crime Time
...compelling. Be prepared to sit up in bed all night with this one. --Zoe Strimpel, CityAM
...compelling. Be prepared to sit up in bed all night with this one. --Zoe Strimpel, CityAM
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Lost in a typhoon, a treasure has lain on the ocean floor for seven centuries. It is so sacred that no one dare admit that it is even lost. Uncovered by a storm, a golden box worth more than the GDP of an entire country lies glittering in 40 feet of water in a remote cove. Anyone who found it might think themselves blessed - instead they should consider their lives over. Some things are so valuable, so desired and so powerful that the rules of civilisation no longer apply. The Excalibur trade is open.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having not read a Clem Chambers book before and currently suffering from Childs, Patterson etc. fatigue, I was keen to find out how a thriller could link together such seemingly unrelated topics as the financial markets and the titular Kusanagi Sword.
Initially knowing little about the markets and the relics of Imperial Japan, Chambers skillfully brings you into these worlds and provides you with a real insight into the subjects in a entertaining and engaging manner.
The writing itself cracks along at the pace all good thrillers should, with pages being turned at an increasingly higher rate as the story unfolds. Whilst I was unaware when I started the book that it was the third in a trilogy I can sure other readers that this volume works excellently as a stand alone work in itself; though having just ordered the other two books (The Armageddon Trade and The Twain Maxim) I am greatly looking forward to learning more about the books central character of Jim Evans.
I would happily recommend this excellent thriller to all those readers who enjoy fast-paced, informative and consistently entertaining reads and have been long hoping for a new author of this skill and ability to come along.
Initially knowing little about the markets and the relics of Imperial Japan, Chambers skillfully brings you into these worlds and provides you with a real insight into the subjects in a entertaining and engaging manner.
The writing itself cracks along at the pace all good thrillers should, with pages being turned at an increasingly higher rate as the story unfolds. Whilst I was unaware when I started the book that it was the third in a trilogy I can sure other readers that this volume works excellently as a stand alone work in itself; though having just ordered the other two books (The Armageddon Trade and The Twain Maxim) I am greatly looking forward to learning more about the books central character of Jim Evans.
I would happily recommend this excellent thriller to all those readers who enjoy fast-paced, informative and consistently entertaining reads and have been long hoping for a new author of this skill and ability to come along.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The third instalment of Clem Chamber's thrillers featuring stock market expert Jim Evans, Kusanagi, does not disappoint.
You might think `stock market' and `thrillers' would not normally fit together, but you haven't read a Clem Chambers book!
The first novel, The Armageddon Trade, introduces the main character Jim Evans with a real page turner on financial markets and computer technology, blended with a serious terrorist threat.
The Twain Maxim builds on the character development and offers a fascinating insight into the world of trading. This time, Jim's broker disappears whilst investigating a mine Jim has bought into. The mine is a scam and the man behind it eventually gets his comeuppance Jim Evans style.
Kusanagi continues the Jim Evans saga, but almost immediately obvious is a growth in Chamber's writing. Kusanagi is a thriller, but it is also packed with some funny situations and clever one liners.
Clem Chambers has been compared to John Le Carre and Ian Fleming and rightfully so. I would also like to add Hemingway to this list for Chamber's masterful and descriptive prose. You can throw in Lee Child and James Patterson to this mix as well, The author is on the same level.
Clem Chambers has a talent for bringing his knowledge of the stock markets to the page, but he does it in a compelling way.
Without being disrespectful to the Financial industry, Chambers writes so well he could probably do a riveting piece on paint drying.
Kusanagi is about a legendary Japanese sword that has been discovered, years after it went `missing'. Jim Evans ends up buying the sword. The value of the sword is so high it puts Jim and his immediate friends in grave danger.
What follows is the best instalment so far from Chambers, the book was devoured. The characters are all strong, the read is fast and exhilarating, the humour is bang on complete with a nice little twist at the end.
Simply put, there is nothing wrong with Kusanagi. But there is much that is so right.
If you are looking for a high octane, rewarding and totally compelling read, Kusanagi is it...
My only issue is that this is a trilogy of books that have so many filmic qualities to them, it's an injustice that Hollywood have not come calling.
We had to wait a while for Tolkien's trilogy to get to the silver screen (!), let's hope these 3 are picked up sooner!
You might think `stock market' and `thrillers' would not normally fit together, but you haven't read a Clem Chambers book!
The first novel, The Armageddon Trade, introduces the main character Jim Evans with a real page turner on financial markets and computer technology, blended with a serious terrorist threat.
The Twain Maxim builds on the character development and offers a fascinating insight into the world of trading. This time, Jim's broker disappears whilst investigating a mine Jim has bought into. The mine is a scam and the man behind it eventually gets his comeuppance Jim Evans style.
Kusanagi continues the Jim Evans saga, but almost immediately obvious is a growth in Chamber's writing. Kusanagi is a thriller, but it is also packed with some funny situations and clever one liners.
Clem Chambers has been compared to John Le Carre and Ian Fleming and rightfully so. I would also like to add Hemingway to this list for Chamber's masterful and descriptive prose. You can throw in Lee Child and James Patterson to this mix as well, The author is on the same level.
Clem Chambers has a talent for bringing his knowledge of the stock markets to the page, but he does it in a compelling way.
Without being disrespectful to the Financial industry, Chambers writes so well he could probably do a riveting piece on paint drying.
Kusanagi is about a legendary Japanese sword that has been discovered, years after it went `missing'. Jim Evans ends up buying the sword. The value of the sword is so high it puts Jim and his immediate friends in grave danger.
What follows is the best instalment so far from Chambers, the book was devoured. The characters are all strong, the read is fast and exhilarating, the humour is bang on complete with a nice little twist at the end.
Simply put, there is nothing wrong with Kusanagi. But there is much that is so right.
If you are looking for a high octane, rewarding and totally compelling read, Kusanagi is it...
My only issue is that this is a trilogy of books that have so many filmic qualities to them, it's an injustice that Hollywood have not come calling.
We had to wait a while for Tolkien's trilogy to get to the silver screen (!), let's hope these 3 are picked up sooner!
Format:Kindle Edition
As a financial novice, I had read Chambers' first book, The Armageddon Trade, and found it good, but a bit technical at times, as the author explained how trading works. Kusanagi is much better - more exciting and harder to put down! Recommend to anyone who likes crime novels and thrillers. Can't wait for the next installment.
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Kusanagi
A really exciting and interesting read, churned through this is a couple of sessions. Hadn't read the other two in the series but that didn't matter. Definitely recommend.
Published 9 months ago by A. King
Kusanagi
I really enjoyed the fist two books from Clem Chambers so I was looking forwards to the third. I wasn't dissappointed.
His stories just keep getting better. Read more
His stories just keep getting better. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Longholder
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