The alien JAM has been at war with humanity for over thirty years...or have they? Rei Fukai of the FAF's Special Air Force and his intelligent tactical reconnaissance fighter plane Yukikaze have seen endless battles, but after declaring "Humans are unneccessary now," and forcibly ejecting Fukai, Yukikaze is on its own. Is the target of the JAM's hostility really Earth's machines? And have the artificial intelligences of Earth been acting in concert with the JAM from the start to manipulate Yukikaze? As Rei tries to ascertain the truth behind the intentions of both sides, he realises his own humanity may be at risk, and that the JAM are about to make themselves known to the world at large.

About the Author
Chohei Kambayashi was born in 1953. In 1979 he won the 5th Hayakawa SF Contest with his debut work, Kitsune to Odore (Dance with a Fox), and followed that with his first long series, Anata no Tamashii ni Yasuragiare (May Peace Be on Your Soul). His distinctive style and approach, and his thematic focus on the power of language and humanity's relationship with machines, quickly made him a fan favorite. His numerous long and short series have won him the prestigious Seiun Award our times, and in 1999 he won the 16th Japan SF award.

Reviews
"Yukikaze may be the perfect bridge between anime and the sort of military SF which I write. The novel is a clean, detached look at war and warriors: fast-moving, poetic, and precise even when describing passion. A remarkable book, unique in my experience." David Drake, author of Hammers Slammers



Book Information
ISBN 9781421539010
Author Chohei Kambayashi
Format Paperback
Page Count 500
Imprint Haikasoru
Publisher Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Weight(grams) 408g
Dimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm * 36mm