Tom Yamada seems like any 15-year-old but he's actually a supreme martial artist, training to face a terrifying challenge when he turns 30. It's his destiny to fight the5 Lords of Pain - demons who have been trying to break into our world for centuries. But something's gone wrong. Tom must face the 5 Lords now - and no way is he ready. If he loses, a new Dark Age will begin. No pressure, then, First in a thrilling five-book series bound to captivate reluctant boy readers.

 

This is book 1 in Five Lords Of Pain .

This book was published 2015 by Barrington Stoke Ltd .

James Lovegrove is highly respected in the adult SF world as a writer and reviewer. Days was shortlisted for the acclaimed Arthur C Clarke Award. He also contributed to Orion's WEB series for teenagers. He lives in Lewes, East Sussex.