{"product_id":"the-lane-fran-hopper-9781965490686","title":"The Lane","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA criminal love story. A haunted past. A warrior's code.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJack Hopkins returns to Dublin after losing the love of his life, Akiko, in Okinawa. Trained in the ancient art of Shorin-ryu karate, Jack has built a quiet, solitary life teaching martial arts, writing, and simply surviving in the wake of his grief. But the ghosts of the past never truly fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a mysterious American black belt named Johnny Tanaka arrives, seeking more than just a sparring match, Jack is pulled into a dangerous game that forces him to confront the darkness he's tried to bury. Tanaka's presence threatens not only Jack's carefully constructed peace but also the loyalty of his friends and the life he's fought so hard to rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against the gritty backdrop of 1980s Dublin, where the streets pulse with the energy of music, history, and a city torn between tradition and change, \u003cem\u003eThe Lane\u003c\/em\u003e is a story of love, loss, and the unbreakable bond forged through martial discipline. As Jack grapples with betrayal, honor, and redemption, he must also face the shadowy past that haunts him, drawing him into a deadly confrontation where both his mind and body will be tested like never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt its heart, \u003cem\u003eThe Lane\u003c\/em\u003e is a tale of personal transformation, exploring themes of grief, resilience, loyalty, and the quiet strength found in discipline, friendship, and the warrior's code. For fans of martial arts fiction, complex emotional depth, and unforgettable characters, this novel delivers a gripping journey that will stay with you long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Fran Hopper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1965490689\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781965490686\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pacific Publishings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/10\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.35d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Paper","brand":"Fran Hopper","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997348835583,"sku":"9781965490686","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-lane-fran-hopper-9781965490686","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}