The Kaisho Eric Lustbader Nicholas Linnear Novel First Edition Hardcover 1993 The Kaisho by Eric Lustbader, a Nicholas Linnear novel, published by Pocket Books. This first edition hardcover printing from October 1993 features the iconic red and black dust jacket. A gripping thriller that continues the saga of the Ninja series, blending international intrigue with Oriental philosophy and martial arts action. The book remains in great shape with a clean spine and crisp pages, perfect for collectors of 90s suspense fiction and fans of the Master of the Orient.