Book excerpt: Cherry Mendoza thought that living in a dojo by herself would give her a chance to intensify her practice of Aikido, a challenging Japanese martial art. But she didn't count on the arrival of an epic snowstorm, a mad scientist down the hall and a gaggle of yokai, monsters and demons from Japanese folklore. Now Cherry will have to draw on her Aikido skills to conquer her own demons and lead a band of misfits to, yes, save the world.Packed with martial arts action and explorations of Japanese culture, Demon Dojo immerses the reader in the life of a full-time Aikido student. Cherry's journey is full of thrills, mystery, paranormal activity and self-discovery.