As destiny weaves its rich tapestry, a compelling drama plays out against a background of wild forests, elegant castles, hidden temples, and savage battlefields. This is the medieval Japan of Lian Hearn's imagination, where animal spirits clash with warriors and children navigate a landscape as serene as it is deadly. Learn More

As destiny weaves its tapestry in Lian Hearn's Tale of Shikanoko series, an emotionally rich and compelling drama plays out against a background of wild forests, elegant castles, hidden temples, and savage battlefields in Lord of the Darkwood. Learn More

As destiny weaves its tapestry in Lian Hearn's Tale of Shikanoko series, an emotionally rich and compelling drama plays out against a background of wild forests, elegant castles, hidden temples, and savage battlefields in Autumn Princess, Dragon Child. Learn More

From Lian Hearn, author of the bestselling series Tales of the Otori, comes Book One in the epic Tale of Shikanoko series. In an extraordinary story seething with intrigue, adventure and love, Hearn masterfully brings to life a mythical Japanese world inhabited by assassins, ghosts, spirits, deer, and monkeys. Learn More

Across the Nightingale Floor is the first of three novels called the Otori Trilogy, set in an imaginary, ancient Japanese culture. Learn More

In the final installment of the Tales of the Otori, the young Takeo meets his destiny, fulfilling the prophesy: “You were born into the Hidden, but your life . . . is no longer your own.” Learn More

In Book I of the Otori trilogy, Across the Nightingale Floor, Lian Hearn created a wholly original, fully-realized fantasy world where great powers clashed and young love dawned against a dazzling and mystical landscape. Learn More

The surprise fourth installment (and real conclusion) to Lian Hearn's Tales of the Otori, the epic fantasy set in a mythical, medieval Japan. The Harsh Cry of the Heron achieves new heights of drama and action. Learn More