THE WAY OF THE TIGER is a gamebook adventure classic now revised and expanded for a new generation of fans. You choose the skills and martial arts moves to defeat your enemies, gaining knowledge and honing your abilities to use as your quest progresses.
Book 1: Avenger!
You are Avenger, a ninja trained in the Way of the Tiger, a lethal master of unarmed combat who must confront ultimate evil to avenge the death of your foster-father. Your foster-father’s assassin has stolen the scrolls of Kettsuin. Now, the secret word of power could be used to imprison the great god Kwon in Inferno forever – unleashing the forces of evil throughout the world of Orb. Your quest is to find the assassin before he reaches the Pillars of Change. The fate of Orb depends on your deadly skills and cunning.
Book 2: Assassin!
"There is little time now, Avenger, for the gods of evil move against us still. You must return the Scrolls of Kettsuin to their rightful place at the Temple of the Rock on the Island of Tranquil Dreams, but your journey will be beset with dangers"
These are the words of your god Kwon. Courage and skill in his service have rewarded you greatly. You alone were able to recover the stolen scrolls of Kettsuin, guardian of the secret word of power. You alone have defeated the assassin. But now you have a new mission. You must escape your vengeful enemies and flee the mainland to return the scrolls to their rightful place. It is a long and dangerous journey - for the agents of the gods of evil will pursue you until death.
Book 3: Usurper!
"Who has usurped the land of your birth? Who has denied you the chance to rule? Who has taken everything you held dear? And who will give these things back to you? No one. You must take what is yours by right."
You have vanquished the forces of evil which have conspired against you and your people. Now, at long last, the Grandmaster of the Dawn reveals the secret of your birth. The truth is thrilling yet grim. For your father was king of Irsmuncast. You are his heir. But the crown that is rightfully yours sits upon the brow of the cruel usurper. Now your mission is clear. You must end the usurper's reign of terror and claim the throne for yourself.
Book 4: Overlord!
"The reign of your father the Loremaster. The reign of the Usurper after him. These were but as the blinking of an eye to me and so it shall be with your reign. It matters not; the final outcome will be no different."
You have vanquished the forces of evil which have conspired against you and your people. Now, at long last, the Grandmaster of the Dawn reveals the secret of your birth. The truth is thrilling yet grim. For your father was king of Irsmuncast. You are his heir. But the crown that is rightfully yours sits upon the brow of the cruel usurper. Your skills as a warrior have made you triumphant! You have toppled the cruel Usurper to take your rightful place as Overlord of Irsmuncast. Crowds of exuberant citizens chant your name in joyous song. But beware, for the adventure has just begun. As Overlord you are now playing a treacherous game of intrigue, deception and danger. Threats come from within and without the walls of your great city, and you will need your wits as well as your strength to survive. The fate of a people and a kingdom rests in your hands.
Book 5: Warbringer!
"An old score shall be settled. The Legion of the Sword of Doom shall conquer the City of Irsmuncast and bring its people into slavery. I swear by Sorcerak to kill you with my own hands"
You have vanquished the forces of evil which have conspired against you and your people. Now, at long last, the Grandmaster of the Dawn reveals the secret of your birth. The truth is thrilling yet grim. For your father was king of Irsmuncast. You are his heir. But the crown that is rightfully yours sits upon the brow of the cruel usurper. Your perilous quest for the sceptre and orb has been a glorious success. Once again, your skills have ensured your rule of Irsmuncast. But now you return home to a city of death - overrun by evil hordes and threatened by an even greater army to come.
Honoric, leader of the dreaded Legion of the Sword of Doom, has vowed to destroy you and undo all you have done for your people. Are you strong enough to save your war-torn kingdom?
Book 6: Inferno!
Victorious from your great struggle against the forces of evil, you must now risk everything and enter the Rift to rescue your good friend Glavias the Ranger-Lord, held somewhere deep in the Rift's honeycomb of tunnels which stretch in darkness to the very centre of Orb.
Book 7: Redeemer!
Talk about long-awaited sequels. Way of the Tiger fans have been clamouring for this one for decades, and here it is at last. Avenger escapes from the web of the spider god. But it is a victory with a heavy price, and now comes the long hard road to recovery and redemption.