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John J. Donohue

John Donohue is an author renowned for his Burke/Yamashita thriller series. His books have received acclaim for their authentic and gritty portrayal of the martial arts realm. As a martial artist himself, Donohue offers a distinctive insight into this world. His passion for martial arts began in childhood when he was inspired by Kung Fu and Bruce Lee films, sparking his curiosity about foreign cultures. He pursued studies in anthropology and developed a deep fascination with the Asian viewpoint on traditional martial arts, which blends physical techniques with philosophical ideas.

John J. Donohue became a published novelist in 1991 with the novel Forge of the Spirit. Below is a list of John J. Donohue's books in order of when they were originally released:

Publication Order of Connor Burke and Yamashita Sensei Books

Book Title Year Amazon USA Amazon UK
Sensei (2003) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Deshi (2005) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Tengu (2008) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Kage (2011) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Enzan (2014) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk

Publication Order of Standalone Novels Books

Book Title Year Amazon USA Amazon UK
The Qi Eaters (2014) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Wave Man (2016) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

Book Title Year Amazon USA Amazon UK
Forge of the Spirit (1991) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Human Condition in the Modern Age (1994) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Warrior Dreams (1994) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Herding the Ox (1998) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Complete Kendo (1999) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
The Overlook Martial Arts Reader (2004) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk

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