Takashi Matsuoka

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  • Bibliography:
    2 Books
  • First Book:
    October 2002
  • Latest Book:
    August 2004
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About the Author

Takashi Matsuoka grew up in Hawaii. He lives in Honolulu, where he was employed at a Zen Buddhist temple before becoming a full-time writer. He is the author of the acclaimed novel Cloud of Sparrows, which has been translated into fifteen languages, including, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Czech and Hebrew.

Book List in Order: 2 titles

  • Cloud of Sparrows

    “Exotic, entertaining . . . [an] exceptional first novel.” -- San Francisco Chronicle

    The year is 1861. After two centuries of isolation, Japan has opened its doors to the West. And as foreign ships threaten to rain destruction on the Shog...

  • Autumn Bridge

    In the year 1311, in the highest tower of Cloud of Sparrows Castle, a beautiful woman sits by the window, watching as enemies gather below and fires spread through the night. As she calmly awaits her fate, she begins to write, carefully setting down ...



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Takashi Matsuoka has published 2 books.

Takashi Matsuoka does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Autumn Bridge, was published in August 2004.

The first book by Takashi Matsuoka, Cloud of Sparrows, was published in October 2002.

No. Takashi Matsuoka does not write books in series.
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