Master’s Smile

Master's Smile is a darkly humorous action novel exploring the complexities of organized crime and hidden powers disrupted by unexpected affections. Renji, the discreet and cool leader of a clandestine dark guild, considered his ten loyal, unconventional members his only family, harboring a paternalistic affection for them. He referred to them as his "daughters," an elite group skilled in operating discreetly in the shadows. Recently, however, a peculiar energy has permeated the guild. Renji's meticulously maintained order is unraveling, replaced by an unsettling oddness. His capable crew, his daughters, are acting unusually, their characteristic sharp focus and obedience replaced by a baffling change in demeanor.