Packed with historical action-adventure, the eighth and final book in Chris Bradford's blockbuster "Young Samurai" series reaches a thrilling conclusion. The Shogun has deemed that any Christian or foreigner now discovered outside the bounds of an official trading port will be instantly put to death. For Jack, Nagasaki is within reach, but the Shogun's samurai are closing in with the help of Jack's old school rival, Kazuki, who has a score to settle. Will Jack make it to the city alive? Will he keep hold of the precious rutter? Can he find a ship bound for England, or will he be burned at the stake? "A fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end". (Eoin Colfer).