The Liminal Chronicles, Book 2
“One hundred pieces of gold for every kitsune head laid at my feet!”
— the Oni Queen
Umeji Tatsuya is convinced that his only path to redemption is to become the protector of Nonogawa. But the League of Guardians is skeptical that he's left his Yakuza past behind. Meanwhile, Ibaraki Douji is slaughtering kitsune and stealing the weapons scattered across Japan that will allow her to become Shogun. When the legendary sword Umeji carried is stolen, Umeji is blamed for the theft. He's done playing by the League's rules. With family and friends by his side and all of kitsune kind counting on him, Umeji vows to recover the sword and stop Ibaraki.
Will Umeji succeed and prove he has what it takes to join the League before it's too late?
Amy is the author of the urban fantasy series The Liminal Chronicles.
She adores Japan and always looks forward to returning to the incredible country with its amazing people and unique culture. Textile arts are her go-to hobbies.
Urban / mythological / paranormal fantasy
Edited by: Sarah Buhrman and Sarah Templeton
332 pages / 117,000 words
May 10, 2023
Cover Art by: Odette.A.Bach
Worldwide
Retailers
E-book: $5.99
ISBN
978-1-7366720-2-0
ASIN
B0BZ2S6G3Y
Paperback: $19.99
ISBN
978-1-7366720-3-7
Hardcover: $25.99
ISBN
978-1-7366720-5-1
“One hundred pieces of gold for every kitsune head laid at my feet!”
Convinced redemption lies in becoming a Guardian, Umeji Tatsuya seeks mentorship from the legendary tengu king Soujou-bou. Though, the rest of the Guardian Council is skeptical he’s left behind his dark yakuza past. There’s no time to prove his loyalty and worth before disaster strikes.
A pair of kitsune refugees arrive and hot on their heels is a massive oni army led by Ibaraki Douji, who plans not only to exterminate kitsune kind but also to resurrect the title of Shogun to become ruler of Japan. As kitsune are slaughtered and Umeji and his family fight for their very survival without the support of the Guardians, Umeji questions where his loyalties actually lie.
Just when Umeji thinks things couldn’t get worse, the oni army lays siege to the rural town of Nonogawa and takes on the League of Guardians themselves. When Ibaraki makes off with a legendary sword, the Guardian Council blames Umeji for its loss. He’s done playing by their rules. With family and friends by his side and all of kitsune kind counting on him, Umeji vows to recover the sword and stop Ibaraki for good.
But will the cost be too high? Because the search leads to places mere humans don’t dare tread and what Umeji and his crew find is darker than anything he saw in the mob...
Guardian is the second book in the Liminal Chronicles series. Order now to enjoy Umeji’s action-packed journey into Japanese myth, personal redemption, and found family.
Plenty of action and drama in a book that plays out like an anime in your head!
A beautifully interwoven Urban fantasy where myth and magic meets modern day japanese culture. And characters that you can't help growing fond of as they navigate the world of The Liminal Chronicles.
I really hope there will be more in this series!
— *Kat (Amazon review)*, ★★★★★
"Imagine a world where all your favourite stuff about Japanese mythology, anime, and magic kung-fu movies come together with gritty urban fantasy in modern Japan. This is the world of the Liminal Chronicles. It's a book I didn't know I needed, but now I need more!"
— Diane Morrison (SableAradia) author of The Wyrd West Chronicles via Goodreads, ★★★★★