When she survived her deadly apprenticeship, the last thing Akiko Ono expected was a knife in her back.
But one by one, the cuts came.
• A lying boyfriend.
• A friend who turned against her.
• A successful restaurant sabotaged.
If she wants to rebuild her life, she'll have to face Nokoribi. Three days of celebration with arts and crafts, music, and fireworks. And best of all, it’s family-friendly.
What could possibly go wrong?
Gladiator chefs.
From USA Today bestselling author Ty Hutchinson comes the follow-up in the Knives & Flames Trilogy, where Akiko steps onto Nokoribi’s brutal stage. Will her skills in the kitchen keep her alive when the knives come out?
Perfect for Readers Who Love:
• Betrayal & Revenge
• High-Stakes Survival
• Underdog Heroines
• Secrets Between Lovers
• Forbidden Attraction
Akiko’s fight isn’t over—it’s only just begun. Grab your copy today.
Ty Hutchinson writes dark, high-concept popcorn thrillers that punch hard and don't let up.
A full-time nomad since 2013, he blends real-world detail with twisted imagination to deliver binge-worthy stories—where the rules are bent, the stakes are high, and the exits are never marked.
Living everywhere and nowhere, he's drawn to strange things and peculiar people—almost always leading to one question: what if?