“The wooden Heart” - book two of the Usagi Series

In this second book of the Usagi series, Ricky revisits his grandfather as a young man, wiser but even more unsettled. Back home, Ricky’s life is one big mess. His long-term girlfriend is pressuring him to get married and he’s on the brink of starting a new job that will put an end to his visits with Grandfather. Meanwhile, Usagi uncovers a mysterious sect of hermit monks while being hunted by a vengeful army. As Usagi scrambles to save his neck, Ricky witnesses a bizarre ceremony in the forest that shakes him to the core. Usagi’s life is on the verge of extinction, and now Ricky must decide whether to halt his pursuit of the truth about Grandfather and his temple or risk everything to uncover secrets that could upend his world forever.

Excerpt from the WOODEN HEART:

“She ensnared Ricky with her movements; even if he wanted to look away, he didn’t think he could. Why should he feel this way over a young girl dancing a sacred ritual? There was nothing overtly lurid about her performance, but he suddenly felt flushed.”