The Way of the Tiger was a wonderful gamebook series back in the 1980's written by Mark Smith and Jamie Thomson. It was right up there with Lone Wolf on quality. One of the rare gems that could easily have been overlooked among the slew of Fighting Fantasy books available at the time.
You are Avenger, a ninja trained in the Way of the Tiger, a lethal master of unarmed combat who must confront ultimate evil to avenge the death of your foster-father.
‘An old score shall be settled. The Legion of the Sword of Doom shall conquer the City of Irsmuncast and bring its people into slavery. I swear by Sorcerak to kill you with my own hands.’
Your perilous quest for the sceptre and orb has been a glorious success. Once again, your skills have ensured your rule of Irsmuncast. But now you return home to a city of death – overrun by evil hordes and threatened by an even greater army to come.
Honoric, leader of the dreaded Legion of the Sword of Doom, has vowed to destroy you and undo all you have done for your people. Are you strong enough to save your war-torn kingdom?
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