Loren W Christensen

The Life and Death of Sensei Loren W Christensen

From Loren W. Christensen: "I've written four nonfiction books on PTSD, but this is my first fiction on the subject. I hope the reader gets a feel for what happens to some soldiers in combat and the aftermath that can follow them for decades after. I used a martial arts master to show that journey and its effects, even on a person who has developed a high level of discipline and mental mastery.

"Loren Christensen's fiction always has the most realistic fight scenes."

"A spot-on depiction of PTSD."

"A masterpiece!"

"I thought of the old story "Rashomon," with each character having their own version of events (in this case, different slices of Sensei's turbulent life.)"

Grant had published only one book, so he was shocked when a martial arts master asked him to write a biography of his life. The writer began by interviewing five people who shared different phases of Sensei's violent journey.

We see Sensei as a Vietnam War hero and then a criminal. As a violent alcoholic and then a martial arts champion. As an adulterer and then a role model for troubled youth. As a highly respected martial arts master but a man with a terrible secret.

Grant discovers that the secret is a horrific one that will change everything, including the young writer's life.