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Under the Dragon’s Shadow

Jon Fenton, a martial arts student in 1978, vanishes. He’s taken off with a million dollars from New York City’s most perilous street gang, the Flying Dragons. He didn’t care about the money. He had intended to make the drop and complete his final errand for Sifu until he learned of their plan to eliminate him. But none of this deters him from chasing his dream to learn from the world’s greatest kung fu masters. Things quickly spiral out of control. The danger seeps into his family’s life. The story unfolds from 1978 to 1997, spanning from Michigan to New York, Sweden to China, Hong Kong to California.

Coming September 17, 2025

 

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“An entrancing, layered coming-of-age novel.”

– Kirkus Reviews

“Anna’s Promise transcends cultural boundaries, emphasizing the universal truths of the human experience.”

– Amazon Reviewer

“D.G. Schulman knows how to write an epic family drama.”

– Amazon Reviewer

“Anna’s Promise provides a genuinely engrossing, candid, and insightful look at the lives of a special community and the individual lives and perspectives of the characters.” 

– Jack Adler
Writer / Journalist / Teacher
Author of over twenty books

“I just finished reading Anna’s Promise and I must say, it is exceptionally authentic, interesting, and inspirational.”

– Grand Rabbi Y. A. Korff,
Chaplain of The City of Boston
Beis Medrash of The Zvhil – Mezbuz Rebbe

“Anna’s Promise is a thought-provoking and compelling novel about a family that overcomes tragedy and risk by drawing on the power of their faith, the inspiration of their ancestors, and their love for one another.”

– Amazon Reviewer

“The book gives the sense that one is watching a movie as the characters interact.“

– Amazon Reviewer

“Anna’s Promise is a fast paced, well written, and impressive debut novel . . . highly recommended!”

– Amazon Reviewer

“Anna’s Promise jumps from one timeline to another without a hitch. The characters are all amazing people and there are a lot of them. You feel as if you have known these people all their lives or at least people you would like to have known.”

– Amazon Reviewer

“This book leaves you with a sense of hope and strength that lingers long after you’ve finished reading.“

– Amazon Reviewer

“This book had plot twists and was captivating, I couldn’t put it down!”

– Amazon Reviewer

“Magnificently written. So much history. . . and interesting ideas explained.  Beautiful story line and uplifting thread throughout – Amazing ending!!!”

– Amazon Reviewer

“Not only is this novel thought-provoking, but it is illuminating. It shines a light on the power of faith, perseverance, spirituality, and family.”

– Amazon Reviewer

“The suspense and unpredictability of the entire novel held me engaged until the very end.”

– Amazon Reviewer

“The book’s exploration of faith, love, and the quest for self-discovery will leave readers contemplating their own journeys and the enduring impact of their roots.”

– GoodReads Reviewer

“A definite page turner…”

– GoodReads Reviewer

“Prepare to be transported across time and continents with Anna’s Promise – a captivating masterpiece of historical fiction that I couldn’t put down.”

– GoodReads Reviewer

A Note From The Author

Dear Reader,

Does reading fiction make us better people?  Some studies have shown it does.  Novels transport us with vivid mental pictures of characters and remote communities and allow us to access a character’s interior world in a way we normally cannot.

Writing is my mind’s flight simulator, just as pilots can practice flying without ever leaving the ground. My characters’ dreams and disappointments become my own.  Writing makes me better at understanding human beings.  Sometimes it helps me make sense of the world. And that’s why I’m hooked on writing and have been for most of my life.

My characters surprise me, transport me to places I’ve never been, and teach me empathy as I put myself in their shoes.  And novels allow me to view my characters’ lives over many years.  I learn from their mistakes, and my heart races when they’re in danger and when they fall in love. While I have the luxury of none of the risks, I get the thrill of the journey as I learn about the world.

Please come along, disengage and relax, immerse in an adventure.

-D.G.