# Night Wind: Wind Trilogy Book 3, an FBI Samurai Thriller

> Night Wind by Stephen Francis Montagna is a samurai fantasy thriller (Wind Trilogy, Book 3). The sword crosses an ocean. The warrior’s duty follows.

Canonical: https://stephenfmontagnabooks.com/books/night-wind/  
Author: Stephen Francis Montagna  
Updated: 2026-11-07

The FBI finds Wind’s sword and an agent brings it to America, where the samurai bound to the blade must protect whoever holds it. Book 3 of the Wind Trilogy.

## The book

- Title: Night Wind
- Author: Stephen Francis Montagna
- Genre: Samurai fantasy thriller
- Series: Wind Trilogy, Book 3
- Paperback: ISBN-13 978-1-970301-04-5
- Hardback: ISBN-13 978-1-970301-05-2

**The sword crosses an ocean. The warrior’s duty follows.**

Wind’s sword is discovered once again, this time by the FBI. The agent responsible for it brings the blade back to the United States and soon learns that it is far more than an ordinary weapon. Wind remains bound to protect the person who possesses it, bringing the warrior’s enduring obligation into the agent’s life. The third novel carries the Wind Trilogy across the Pacific into a new setting.

### The author’s published description

Once again, Wind’s sword is discovered—this time by the FBI. The FBI Agent in charge of the sword returns to the United States. He quickly learns the sword is special. Wind always seems to be in the way as she is obligated to save his life while he is in possession of the sword.

## The sword crosses the Pacific with an FBI agent

Night Wind is the third novel of the Wind Trilogy. Once again Wind’s sword is discovered, this time by the FBI. The agent in charge of it returns to the United States and quickly learns that the sword is special.

Wind is obligated to save the life of whoever possesses the blade, so she is always in the way of the danger aimed at him. The editorial review published with the novel, by Jon Carlisle for Pacific Book Review, describes a fusion of mythology, supernatural intrigue and modern-day suspense that intertwines ancient samurai legend with contemporary crime fiction.

## Questions and answers

### What is Night Wind about?

Wind’s sword is discovered once again, this time by the FBI. The agent responsible for it brings the blade back to the United States and soon learns that it is far more than an ordinary weapon. Wind remains bound to protect the person who possesses it, bringing the warrior’s enduring obligation into the agent’s life. The third novel carries the Wind Trilogy across the Pacific into a new setting.

### Is Night Wind the last book in the Wind Trilogy?

Yes. Night Wind is book three, after [Birth of Wind](https://stephenfmontagnabooks.com/books/birth-of-wind/) and [The Wind’s Breathe](https://stephenfmontagnabooks.com/books/the-wind-s-breathe/). The review published with it calls it the culminating volume.

### What are the ISBNs for Night Wind?

Paperback: ISBN-13 978-1-970301-04-5. Hardback: ISBN-13 978-1-970301-05-2. Any bookshop can order it with the ISBN.

### Where can I read more about Night Wind?

Read the [editorial review](https://stephenfmontagnabooks.com/reviews/night-wind/) by Jon Carlisle for Pacific Book Review.

## Sources

- The author’s own description of Night Wind, given in full on this page
- [Editorial review of Night Wind — Jon Carlisle, Pacific Book Review](https://stephenfmontagnabooks.com/reviews/night-wind/)
- Edition records from the author’s IngramSpark listings: Paperback ISBN-13 978-1-970301-04-5; Hardback ISBN-13 978-1-970301-05-2
- [Bookseller listing: Night Wind (shop.ingramspark.com)](https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=2Y3RZWIwXEVK8eUMopHlDiBHGljzjW4RPZHG9yIM8rG)

## Cite this page

- MLA: Montagna, Stephen Francis. “Night Wind: Wind Trilogy Book 3, an FBI Samurai Thriller.” *Stephen Francis Montagna*, 7 Nov. 2026, https://stephenfmontagnabooks.com/books/night-wind/.
- APA: Montagna, S. F. (2026, November 7). *Night Wind: Wind Trilogy Book 3, an FBI Samurai Thriller*. Stephen Francis Montagna. https://stephenfmontagnabooks.com/books/night-wind/
- The novel: Montagna, Stephen Francis. *Night Wind*. Paperback, ISBN 978-1-970301-04-5.

## Keywords

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