A captivating epic set against the backdrop of 17th century Japan...

A brave English seafarer. An undefeated Japanese warlord. A beautiful woman torn between two worlds. As time passes, John Blackthorne becomes acquainted with the culture of Japan, earning a place by the side of the powerful warlord Toranaga.

As rival factions clash in a conflict that will reveal the supreme military leader of the country, Blackthorne finds himself at the heart of a maelstrom of bloody skirmishes, political maneuvers, intrigues, and an insatiable thirst for power, where a thin line separates absolute triumph from total destruction.

Shogun masterfully outlines the harsh reality of life in feudal Japan. The shocking novel that captivated international audiences and served as the basis for the classic 1980 television series as well as the new television blockbuster of 2024.

"Adventure, intrigue, and action, bloodshed and passion... you will love it." – Library Journal

"Irresistible... It's not just something you read - you live it." – The New York Times Book Review