Orochi no Yaiba: The Serpent's Blade
This 460-page action thriller follows ex-Orochi team Boss Sadao Koga, locked in a Utah prison two years into a life sentence for murder. Koga must negotiate his escape and return to his team's secret encampment in the Canadian Coastal Mountains, where the renamed Sasori team ('scorpions') battles harsh winter conditions while training for snow and ice racing competitions.
Story Overview
Under new leadership by former Captain Ichiro Tagata, the team faces financial struggles while preparing for the Winter Sports Rally in Squamish. Team mechanic Mouse and Lieutenant Lupe maintain operations at their frozen lakeside camp, waiting for news of their imprisoned leader. Mouse's longing for his wounded lover Sadao drives the emotional core of this military thriller, while mysterious natural disasters threaten the team's survival and competition chances.
The narrative weaves between present-day prison break attempts and flashbacks to Sadao's war-torn childhood in Japan, revealing the deep roots of conflicts that shape the displaced desert racers' futures. Powerful outside forces manipulate events from the shadows, rolling dice against the team's prospects.
Book Specifications
This paperback novel measures 6x9 inches with a gloss color cover and 17 greyscale interior illustrations. The 460-page story contains mature 18+ content and explores M/M romance within the framework of military action and team drama.
Themes and Setting
Set against the backdrop of Canadian winter landscapes and Utah prison systems, the novel combines prison break tension with winter sports competition drama. Japanese characters and cultural elements feature prominently, particularly through Sadao's backstory and the team's Japanese heritage. The isolated mountain setting among frozen lakes and pine forests creates atmospheric tension for the displaced team adapting from desert racing to winter conditions.
Part of the Orochi No Kishi series published by Saguaro Media in March 2018, this LGBTQ+ thriller delivers action, romance, and military intrigue across its extensive page count.
