French Kiss [Hardcover] LUSTBADER, ERIC VAN

A high-stakes thriller that ricochets between Tokyo's neon-lit underworld and the corridors of Washington power. Chris Haye, a martial arts expert and ex-intelligence operative, gets pulled back into the game when his brother-in-law — a senator — is murdered under suspicious circumstances. The trail leads to the Yakuza, corporate espionage, and a conspiracy that threatens both nations. Lustbader, who made his name with *The Ninja*, brings the same kinetic action and deep knowledge of Eastern martial philosophy. Expect brutal fight choreography, labyrinthine plotting, and a hero who's equally deadly with a blade and a boardroom negotiation. If you miss the era when thrillers were unapologetically pulpy and globe-trotting, this delivers. Perfect for fans of Robert Ludlum or anyone who thinks Jason Bourne could use more karate.