Black Wind, F. Paul Wilson
Black Wind, F. Paul Wilson
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Black Wind
A Novel

Author: F. Paul Wilson

Narrator: Brian Nishii

Unabridged: 22 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/17/2020

Synopsis

F. Paul Wilson’s powerful World War II novel is an unforgettable historical saga of passion and terror, the ravages of war, the pain of betrayal, and the glory of love.At the heart of the story are four people torn between love and honor: Matsuo Okumo, born in Japan, raised in America, and hated in both lands; Hiroki Okumo, his brother, a modern samurai sworn to serve a secret cult and the almighty Emperor; Meiko Satsuma, the woman they both love; and Frank Slater, the American who turned away when Matsuo needed him, and who now struggles to repay his debt of honor.

About F. Paul Wilson

F. Paul Wilson is the New York Times bestselling author of horror, adventure, medical thrillers, science fiction, and virtually everything in between. His books include the Repairman Jack novels—including Ground Zero, The Tomb, and Fatal Error—the Adversary cycle—including The Keep—and a young adult series featuring the teenage Jack. Wilson has won the Prometheus Award, the Bram Stoker Award, the Inkpot Award from the San Diego ComiCon, and the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Horror Writers of America, among other honors. He lives in Wall, New Jersey.

About Brian Nishii

Brian Nishii is a multilingual Japanese narrator who has lent his voice to a wide range of projects, including over fifty audiobook titles. A specialist in East Asian themes, he enjoys telling compelling stories.

Reviews

Goodreads review by hotsake on February 27, 2024

At the 60% mark I found that the book was balanced at a 2.5/5, the only thing that really kept me reading was to see if the book would raise up to 3 on setting down to a 2. The main fact for that was that I wasn’t engaged in any of the POVs and I didn’t like or care about any of the characters, not......more

Goodreads review by Kenji on July 20, 2008

BLACK WIND is one of my favorite books in my life. This is definitely FPW's masterpiece. Historical facts mixed with fictional horror:Kuroi Kaze. But also there were friendship and betrayals, love and hate. Very touching story. And another my favorite reason:I designed this cover.......more

Goodreads review by Shawn on July 30, 2020

I am a huge fan of F.Paul Wilson. And for many years, F.Paul Wilson has said this is his best novel. And for the most part he is correct. This is his best writing in a novel. Maybe his best story telling as well. I was thoroughly captivated. My only problem with the novel is I wanted a denouement. T......more

Goodreads review by David on October 25, 2012

This is the 15th F.Paul Wilson I have read in five months. That might be a record for me, actually I know it is. It is my understanding that Wilson considers this his masterpiece or at least one of his very best novels. While it is not my personal favorite (That would be Harbingers so far) I can’t a......more

Goodreads review by Alan on September 24, 2023

Black Wind is arguably the best story telling F. Paul Wilson has put to paper. An epic tale centering mainly on three men from being youths in the 1920s to grown men during World War II, as well as the woman who is the center of a romantic triangle, this reads like a Herman Wouk novel if he incorpor......more

Quotes

“A high-powered page turner, with writing as honed as a samurai sword.” Adam Hall, author of The Quiller Memorandum

“Of great and captivating sweep, with memorable characters and some fine action writing.” Kirkus Reviews

“A sharp and intelligent entertainment, a genuine page-turner many notches above standard fare.” San Francisco Chronicle

“Black Wind is a stunner. Ambitious, unusual, compelling.” Dean Koontz, #1 New York Times bestselling author

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