Sword of the Spirit

About the Book

“Emilio presents an engrossing story rich with samurai struggles and rich texture. He really knows how to weave a story!”
—William J. Hall, author of The World’s Most Haunted House: The True Story of the Bridgeport Poltergeist on Lindley Street

The all-powerful emperor sends Sen-hi Sakeda, a female Samurai, on a diplomatic mission to America. She travels on a merchant ship across the sea from Japan, slaying pirates as she goes. She expects a moment of respite when she arrives in San Francisco. Instead, she is thrown in prison. Her diplomatic mission was a set-up to get her out of the emperor’s way.

An Army officer, also trained in the Samurai way, soon rescues her. Together, they learn of a misguided plot by Native American chief, Raven Black, to usurp and take over the seat of United States military power in California. Sen-hi vows to stop Raven Black, but he has dark magic with unprecedented reach that makes him a difficult adversary.

Sen-hi traverses the epic landmarks of the Western frontier as she is pursued and hunted by Raven Black and his minions of darkness. As battles rage, Sen-hi questions whether she should go to war or find a way to peace. Will her final decision lead to victory or bloody death? It all depends on whether she can survive the spirit of evil.

About the Author

Emilio Diaz is an accomplished writer and actor from Tampa, Florida. He is the host of the popular podcast, Graveyard Shift Online Radio Talk Show. He holds a bachelor’s degree in theater arts from the University of South Florida and is also the author of Sword of the Heart.