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In “The Gatekeeper’s Son,” C.R. Fladmark has put a fresh spin on some classic fantasy elements, blending real-world cultures with a well-imagined parallel universe that combines elements of Eastern philosophy, spirituality, Japanese traditions, martial arts, and hot girls in school uniforms.

Junya, the protagonist, is a likable and relatable young man, bewildered by the sudden changes in his life but clever and resourceful. He was raised and coached in martial arts by his mother, known as Okaasan -- an upbringing he never understood until Shoko, the aforementioned hot girl in uniform, turns his life upside down, and Junya suddenly finds use for the skills he learned in his dojo at home (however unwillingly).

What I appreciated most was the strength of the female characters. Shoko is by turns charmingly naive and chillingly driven, a kind of 16-year-old samurai on a mission from god (or gods); while Okaasan is part Zen master, part drill instructor, and part mom. There’s no need for an explicit “girl power” message, and this is still very much a book guys will enjoy, but it’s a pleasure to see female characters portrayed as tough, resilient, capable, loving, and in positions of authority without being shrill, mannish, or sappy.

Another aspect of the novel I really enjoyed was the choreography of the fight scenes. They’re easy to visualize and follow, so you’re never jerked out of the story trying to picture who’s doing what. I love a good fight scene, so this was a big plus. :)

It’s a fun, fast-paced read, and I hope to see many more from Mr. Fladmark!


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The Gatekeeper Son CR Fladmark Books Reviews

I chose a Five Star rating because this is one of the few books of this genre that I have wanted to and did read in one sitting.
Enjoyed the characters and the fight between good and evil. The author gave them a real life feel as they made the same difficult decisions that we make every day.
Looking forward to reading the sequel.
I really enjoyed this book. The characters where well written. I also enjoyed the back and forth between Japan and America. I'm not good at reviews, I really liked the way the author explains the details of the characters and the settings.
I really enjoyed this book, it started off awkward at times but soon settled into an enjoyable experience. There are a few things that seemed weird such as the way Junya and his mother reacted to each other. At times it didn't seem like a mother and son relationship in the way they related to each other almost more like strangers with the distrust. I don't know if I'm getting my meaning across clearly BUT I would definitely encourage others to buy it and I look forward to the sequel!
I am eagerly looking forward to the next book it has everything you want in a book a interesting plot along with ninjas and lots of action I could see this as a movie some day if it was to ever blow up big hopefully they actually follow the books version instead of making up there own version and ruining it like seventh son either way keep up good work Mr. Fladmark
I could go on and on about the well written story, the smooth flow with nary a hiccup from start to finish, but I'm not that great a writer. It was an enjoyable read that kept me firmly in place until it was over; I particularly enjoyed the vivid descriptions deftly weaved without loading down the pacing, the author is very talented. I can say that I will definitely read this again, probably more than once while waiting for the next book to come out.

It turns out the story was also well edited, which I am very grateful for, nothing can ruin a tale faster than a weak editing job.
I found this novel to be highly entertaining, and from someone who is not a big fan of Young Adult fiction that is a big deal!

A smarter than average mid teen goes head to head with corporate greed and financial skullduggery after his grandfather bestows to him his troubled multi billion dollar corporation.

He has a great deal of help from his Japanese mother/ninja and a mysterious young girl who communicates with ancient Asian deities. He learns, quickly, that using his martial arts skills and the “gateways” to a parallel universe is his only hope of restoring stability to his company and family alike.

The pace is quick and, for a fantasy, it all makes sense in the end! I’m eagerly awaiting the sequel.
Not bad, but room for improvement. With its frequent air of danger and excitement, this story was interesting enough to keep my attention. There were a few emotionally poignant scenes that did a great job humanizing some of the characters and helping me to sympathize with them - Lin grieving at the hospital, James' Mom letting down her walls and hugging her son, Shoko wrestling with her conflicting thoughts and feelings. I thought the ending was quite skillfully done, too. It brought closure but left room for a continuation of the story, and I loved the way that James concludes things by resurrecting a comment of Shoko's from earlier in the book. If I could offer any constructive criticism, I would say that the plot felt muddled, and, with the exception of a few scenes already mentioned, I frequently felt like I had no idea what was going on within the minds of Shoko, James' mom, Lin, the chairman, etc. Much of the story felt like James fumbling around in the dark - moving from one situation to the next without a clear idea of what was going on around him, who was doing what, or who he could trust. I also thought it was odd that James references school repeatedly, yet there are absolutely no scenes that take place at his school. In fact, there are apparently no consequences to his ditching school completely for days at a time. I would have been more satisfied with a better defined plot - something with a clearer progression. Perhaps switching character perspectives would help with that. Furthermore, I would like to have a better idea what's going on in the hearts and minds of everyone around James - either by making him more perceptive or, again, by alternating character perspectives. Still, a solid effort. Wouldn't mind reading a sequel.
In “The Gatekeeper’s Son,” C.R. Fladmark has put a fresh spin on some classic fantasy elements, blending real-world cultures with a well-imagined parallel universe that combines elements of Eastern philosophy, spirituality, Japanese traditions, martial arts, and hot girls in school uniforms.

Junya, the protagonist, is a likable and relatable young man, bewildered by the sudden changes in his life but clever and resourceful. He was raised and coached in martial arts by his mother, known as Okaasan -- an upbringing he never understood until Shoko, the aforementioned hot girl in uniform, turns his life upside down, and Junya suddenly finds use for the skills he learned in his dojo at home (however unwillingly).

What I appreciated most was the strength of the female characters. Shoko is by turns charmingly naive and chillingly driven, a kind of 16-year-old samurai on a mission from god (or gods); while Okaasan is part Zen master, part drill instructor, and part mom. There’s no need for an explicit “girl power” message, and this is still very much a book guys will enjoy, but it’s a pleasure to see female characters portrayed as tough, resilient, capable, loving, and in positions of authority without being shrill, mannish, or sappy.

Another aspect of the novel I really enjoyed was the choreography of the fight scenes. They’re easy to visualize and follow, so you’re never jerked out of the story trying to picture who’s doing what. I love a good fight scene, so this was a big plus. )

It’s a fun, fast-paced read, and I hope to see many more from Mr. Fladmark!