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.
‘The reign of your father the Loremaster – the reign of the Usurper after him – these were but as the blinking of an eye to me and so it shall be with your reign. It matters not; the final outcome will be no different.’
Your skills as a warrior have made you triumphant! You have toppled the cruel Usurper to take your rightful place as Overlord of Irsmuncast. Crowds of exuberant citizens chant your name in joyous song. But beware, for the adventure has just begun. As Overlord you are now playing a treacherous game of intrigue, deception and danger. Threats come from within and without the walls of your great city, and you will need your wits as well as your strength to survive. The fate of a people and a kingdom rests in your hands.
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