Orphaned as a little girl, Kiku Inuzuka was taken in by the Yakuza crime syndicate and forged into one of their deadliest assassins. When tasked to protect a young boy she inadvertently discovers his shocking true identity-heir to the Yakuza throne. The startling revelation tests her deep loyalties to the organization that saved her. With a price on the boy's head and a target on her back, she must not only shield him from the ruthless Russian mafia but also from a traitor within the Yakuza itself. Torn between love and honor, duty and scorn, Kiku must decide where her loyalties lie before it's too late. bestselling author Christopher Greyson breaks the mold for action-thrillers. Join Kiku as she races across the globe from Chicago to Hong Kong, the streets of Japan, and the tundra of Russia, taking on the mob, Yakuza, black market, and anyone else who stands in her way! Christopher Greyson's novels have been read by millions of readers. Look for other standalone novels by bestselling author Christopher Greyson featuring leading man Detective Jack Stratton. These books can be read in any order. The Girl Who Lived