A Sudden Dawn: A Martial Arts Novel

(Paperback, New edition)

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The epic journey of Bodhidharma, who brought Zen and martial arts to the Shaolin Temple.

This epic historical fiction novel opens with a young man named Sardili born of the warrior caste in 507 A.D. Sardili realizes that he would rather seek enlightenment than follow his family's military legacy and sets out on a life-long quest for truth and wisdom.

Sardili becomes the Buddhist monk Bodhidharma, known as Da Mo in China. He travels throughout India, brings Buddhism to China, and single handedly establishes the Shaolin Temple as the birthplace of Zen and the Martial Arts.

A Sudden Dawn is a refreshing take on the mythical origins of Kung Fu with a good pace, enjoyable interpretation of legendary characters, and wonderfully written adventures during the long journey across Asia.

Reviews

"Superbly crafted. Surges with action, intrigue and touching human relationships. I can't remember the last novel that has taken hold of my mind like this one and has kept me up late turning pages. Although this is a book of historical fiction, it is so grand, so rich, and so memorable, that you want it to be true." -- Loren W. Christensen "Inspirational, beautifully written, expertly researched, and highly recommended. I loved it." -- Geoff Thompson, British Academy of Film, TV Arts "As good as James Clavell's Shogun, masterfully written, and hard to put down. I cannot recommend Powell's book highly enough. It's freaking brilliant." -- Lawrence A. Kane, author of The Little Black Book of Violence

Author Bio

Goran Powell, 4th dan, GojuRyu Karate. He is author of two martial arts books, a freelance writer in London and recipient of numerous advertising awards. A regular contributor to martial arts magazines, Powell has twice appeared on the cover of Traditional Karate magazine. This is his first novel. Goran Powell resides in London with his wife and three children.