What are the best martial arts fiction books?

One of the best is 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' by Wang Dulu. It has been adapted into a famous movie. The book is filled with amazing martial arts descriptions and complex characters in a richly detailed historical setting.

Sure. 'The Book and the Sword' by Jin Yong is a great one. It combines martial arts with historical events and cultural elements. The characters' martial skills are well - defined and the plot is full of twists and turns.

Sure. 'The Book of Five Rings' by Miyamoto Musashi. It's not just about martial arts techniques but also about strategy and the way of the warrior. It's a classic that has influenced many martial artists.

A very popular martial arts fiction book is 'Journey to the West'. It contains martial arts elements along with elements of mythology. The Monkey King in the book has amazing martial arts skills. Also, 'The Book and the Sword' is a well - liked martial arts fiction. It is set against the backdrop of political unrest in China and features many characters with different martial arts styles.

Well, 'The Matrix' books are very popular. They are based on the iconic movies that are full of martial arts action in a computer - generated world. People love the idea of Neo and his martial arts skills used against the machines. Another popular one is 'Dune'. The combat and fighting styles in the Dune universe, which can be seen as a form of martial arts, have intrigued readers for a long time.

Another great one is 'Journey to the West', which can also be considered a martial arts - related fiction in some aspects. It features the Monkey King with his incredible martial skills on his journey. There are also many interesting characters and adventures in it.

Liang Yusheng is a well - known author in this genre. He wrote 'The Book and the Sword'. His works usually have a strong historical background, and the martial arts in his books are closely related to historical events. Also, Wen Ruian is an author who has contributed to martial arts fiction. His works might not be as widely known as Jin Yong's, but still have their own charm, with interesting martial arts concepts and engaging stories.

In some fiction books, Filipino martial arts are often portrayed as a very dynamic and deadly form of combat. The characters who practice it are usually depicted as highly skilled and agile, able to use various weapons like knives and sticks with great proficiency.

'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' is also considered a great martial arts novel. It beautifully weaves a story of love, honor, and martial arts skills, with its characters' pursuit of the highest level of martial arts and their emotional entanglements.

One reason is the unique combination. People love the high - tech, futuristic settings of science fiction and the physicality and skill of martial arts. It's like getting the best of both worlds. For example, in 'The Matrix', the idea of being able to fight in a virtual world with superhuman martial arts skills is really appealing.