She chased her dream. It tried to kill her.Akiko Ono thought she'd won the lottery. A once-in-a-lifetime sushi apprenticeship. But from day one, something felt off.• Mandatory on-site residency• Zero contact with the outside world• Confiscated phonesWhat kind of apprenticeship demands this?The kind where people disappear.As tensions rise and rivals sharpen their knives, Akiko realizes someone doesn't just want her to fail. They want her gone for good.The opportunity of a lifetime is becoming a waking nightmare. If Akiko doesn't uncover the truth behind the threats, she'll be next—and no one will see it coming.From USA Today bestselling author Ty Hutchinson comes a thriller where ambition turns toxic, and every character has a knife.Perfect for Readers Who Love:• Forced Proximity• Deception & Betrayal• High-Stakes with Deadly Consequences• Underdog Triumphs• Rivals to LoversThe Little Sushi Chef is book one in the Knives & Flames thriller series.Ready to step into the world's most brutal kitchen? Grab your copy now.