by Chris Krubeck (Author), Trent Kaniuga (Illustrator), Trent Kaniuga (Author)
They're monks. They're pacifists.
And they're absolutely terrible at kung fu.
When a ruthless gang called the Red Cobras threatens to drive them from their home, two of the worst Moonken monks ever trained-Raziel Tenza and Rin Torra-do the unthinkable: they decide to fight back.
There's just one problem.
They have zero combat skills.
Armed with nothing but stubborn determination (and a very bad plan), Raziel and Rin set off on a wild martial arts quest to unlock the legendary power of their ancestors. Instead, they:
- accidentally unleash dangerous Darksprite demons
- get tangled in a legendary mystical heist
- uncover ancient artifacts capable of reshaping the fate of the world.
Fast-paced, funny, and packed with action, Twilight Monk blends kung fu fantasy, anime-inspired adventure, and classic underdog heart-complete with 70 original black-and-white illustrations by the author.
Perfect for fans of:
- manga & anime-style fantasy
- light novels with humor and action
- martial arts adventures with lovable misfits
Book 1 of the Twilight Monk series.
This book is a prequel story to the 2025 Video Game Twilight Monk
Also see Twilight Monk book 2: Return of the Ancients to read the continued adventures of Raziel Tenza.
Genre: Kung fu fantasy adventure!
Length: 50k words
Illustrations: 70 black and white Illustrations and sketches by the Author.
REVIEWS:
"As soon as I delved into this book I couldn't put it away." - Markus Hristov
"This is a world with stories and lessons young people should be reading about, and one that will remind adults of the universal wonder of life. Absolutely Recommended. " - Billy B
"I read this entire book in one weekend. The storyline just drew me in from the first few pages (I love a good underdog story) and I couldn't stop reading." - C Kocher
"Amazing story and characters. I'll be waiting for the sequel." - Mitchel
"If you're a fan of manga and anime, then, you must absolutely give this book a try!" - CH
"The theme is interesting, and the format is similar to a light novel from manga publications that comes with illustration every number of pages to give context to the text." - Wilberth Contreras
Number of Pages: 234
Dimensions: 0.49 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 28, 2020
