Breath of the Dragon

The first novel in a sweeping YA fantasy duology based on characters and teachings created by Bruce Lee!

Sixteen-year-old Jun dreams of proving his worth as a warrior in the elite Guardian’s Tournament, held every six years to entrust the magical Scroll of Earth to a new protector. Eager to prove his skills, Jun hopes that a win will restore his father’s honor―righting a horrible mistake that caused their banishment from his home, mother, and twin brother.

But Jun’s father strictly forbids him from participating. There is no future in honing his skills as a warrior, especially considering Jun is not breathmarked, born with a patch of dragon scales and blessed with special abilities like his twin. Determined to be the next Guardian, Jun stows away in the wagon of Chang and his daughter, Ren, performers on their way to the capital where the tournament will take place.

As Jun competes, he quickly realizes he may be fighting for not just a better life, but the fate of the country itself.

"Infused with the vital essence of Bruce Lee's intellect, martial arts prowess, and philosophical depth, it's a captivating journey that transcends the ordinary–a master class in storytelling. I loved it and cannot wait for the next book!" —Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy

"Breath of the Dragon is fantastic cinematic mayhem lovingly molded in a deadly martial world." - Wesley Chu, #1 New York Times bestseller

As the steward of her father’s legacy, SHANNON LEE serves as the CEO of the Bruce Lee Family Company and the chairperson of the Bruce Lee Foundation. Her mission is to provide access to her father’s philosophy and life through education and entertainment.

FONDA LEE is one of fantasy and science fiction’s leading current voices. She is best known for the epic fantasy Green Bone Saga. She now resides with her husband and two children in Portland, Oregon.