To his Taekwondo students, Vance Palladian is more than just a teacher; he is the Paladin, a man of warrior virtue. Now a widower, and with his finances in disarray, Vance feels disillusioned with his once noble life.

After thwarting a seemingly random robbery, and the kidnapping attempt of a wealthy future heiress, Vance finds himself employed as her bodyguard by the young woman’s father, a mysterious businessman who holds the lineage of the last remaining esoteric school of ancient ninja fighting arts.

Vance is taught the deadly techniques of Japan’s invisible assassins, and finds the mythology behind these dark teachings is just as real, pulling him into a world of crime, deception, seduction, and vice, where nothing is quite as it seems.

Now, he must battle tengu and oni, along with the forces of organized crime and police corruption, to survive the…

YEAR OF THE DEMON

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PRAISE FOR YEAR OF THE DEMON

Five Stars – David North-Martino’s Year of the Demon is a gripping martial arts thriller that masterfully blends ancient traditions, mythological intrigue, and contemporary challenges into a captivating tale of redemption and survival. With its richly drawn protagonist and relentless pacing, this novel is a must-read for fans of action-packed, character-driven stories.” – Alan R. Warren, NBC News Talk Radio, award-winning, bestselling true crime author.

Five Stars – Year of the Demon by David North-Martino is a gripping and fast-paced supernatural thriller that kept me hooked from start to finish. I loved how it blended martial arts action, dark mythology, and a touch of noir atmosphere—it felt cinematic and intense in the best way. The characters are layered and flawed, and the story strikes a great balance between grounded realism and eerie, otherworldly tension. It’s the kind of book that’s pure fun to sink into, with just enough darkness to keep you on edge. -Kirstyn, Librarian, NetGalley.

Five Stars – This was a thrill to read! It was fast-paced and it was able to hold my interest up for the entire book. I really enjoyed this one! -Kajsa, NetGalley

Four Stars -Tammy P, Reviewer, NetGalley

Three Stars – “Year of the Demon” by David North-Martino is a gripping horror thriller that combines suspense, supernatural elements, and dark intrigue. North-Martino’s writing is tense and immersive, keeping readers on edge with well-paced scares and unexpected twists. It’s a thrilling, fast-moving read for fans of paranormal suspense. – Nichole C, Reviewer, NetGalley