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    Rise: The Liminal Chronicles
    Guardian: The Liminal Chronicles, #2
    Ebook series2 titles

    The Liminal Chronicles Series

    By Amy Winters-Voss

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    About this series

    An ex-gangster. A mysterious old woman. A mythological world of magic and danger hiding behind everyday life.

     

    Fresh out of jail, Umeji Tatsuya seeks redemption in a small town, far from his Yakuza ties. He's barely moved in when the town's feisty dowager, Nakamura Hisako, discovers the tattoos that mark him as an ex-mobster. She hounds his every step as she tries to make him leave, but Umeji is determined.

     

    Seeking a break from the ridicule leads him to an out of the way shrine where he discovers Nakamura has a secret of her own: she's a kitsune, an ancient fox spirit—like in the stories Umeji read when he was a kid. But Nakamura is undeniable proof that those tales are true and mythical beings blend in among human kind.

     

    Nakamura offers a truce. Keep her secret and she'll help him forge a mob-free future, starting with learning magic. Just when things are looking up, Umeji's training is interrupted. Date, a kitsune with a centuries-old grudge against Nakamura and a taste for turning former Yakuza members into vicious ogre-like oni to do her bidding, brings destruction in her wake. Worse yet, the one person who could drag Umeji back into the mob shows up on his doorstep, under Date's control.

     

    Is Umeji the next victim in Date's sights? Or is there more to this magical threat than he wants to believe...

     

    Rise is the first book in the Liminal Chronicles series. Buy now and enjoy Umeji's action-packed journey into Japanese myth, personal redemption, and found family.


    Praise for Rise:

    "...Rise: The Liminal Chronicles was a fascinating read that explored ancient magic, Japanese mythology and culture, and deep down, the ability of one man to start over anew. The story was well written and engaging, and had me constantly wondering what would come next. It was a story about change and redemption, one that touched both my heart and soul."— Ellie Mitchell author of the Legends of Peradon series via Goodreads, ★★★★★

     

    "Imagine a world where all your favorite 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, ★★★★★

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherShy Red Fox Publishing
    Release dateMay 10, 2023
    Rise: The Liminal Chronicles
    Guardian: The Liminal Chronicles, #2

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      Guardian: The Liminal Chronicles, #2
      Guardian: The Liminal Chronicles, #2

      Guardian: The Liminal Chronicles, #2

      Amy Winters-Voss
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      "One hundred pieces of gold for every kitsune head laid at my feet!" Umeji Tatsuya finally starts Guardian training under the legendary tengu king Soujou-bou. Though, the Guardian Council has their doubts about whether a former yakuza mobster should be allowed to carry a legendary sword or that Umeji can handle the lifelong commitment. Days afterward, refugees flee to Soujou-bou's estate. Umeji and Nakamura discover the pair are none other than the remnants of the Date kitsune clan—relatives to the witch that had repeatedly attacked Umeji and his friends, killed his mob big brother, and left Nakamura magically crippled. Hot on their heels is the oni army the Date duo barely escaped. The army's general, Ibaraki Douji, clamors for 'Death to all kitsune!' as well as bidding to resurrect and claim the title of Shogun. Survival of kitsune kind will require Umeji and Nakamura to set aside their differences with the Date clan and to work together to unravel a century old mystery. When Ibaraki lays siege to the rural town of Nonogawa, where the legendary katana Umeji carried is lost and he's blamed for it. He's determined to recover the sword and stop Ibaraki from taking over Japan. The search will lead Umeji to question where his loyalties truly lie and he and his crew will have to venture into areas mere humans don't dare to tread. What they uncover is darker than anything Umeji saw in the mob.   Will Umeji prove he has what it takes to be a Guardian before it's too late?   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.

      "One hundred pieces of gold for every kitsune head laid at my feet!" Umeji Tatsuya finally starts Guardian training under the legendary tengu king Soujou-bou. Though, the Guardian Council has their doubts about whether a former yakuza mobster should be allowed to carry a legendary sword or that Umeji can handle the lifelong commitment. Days afterward, refugees flee to Soujou-bou's estate. Umeji and Nakamura discover the pair are none other than the remnants of the Date kitsune clan—relatives to the witch that had repeatedly attacked Umeji and his friends, killed his mob big brother, and left Nakamura magically crippled. Hot on their heels is the oni army the Date duo barely escaped. The army's general, Ibaraki Douji, clamors for 'Death to all kitsune!' as well as bidding to resurrect and claim the title of Shogun. Survival of kitsune kind will require Umeji and Nakamura to set aside their differences with the Date clan and to work together to unravel a century old mystery. When Ibaraki lays siege to the rural town of Nonogawa, where the legendary katana Umeji carried is lost and he's blamed for it. He's determined to recover the sword and stop Ibaraki from taking over Japan. The search will lead Umeji to question where his loyalties truly lie and he and his crew will have to venture into areas mere humans don't dare to tread. What they uncover is darker than anything Umeji saw in the mob.   Will Umeji prove he has what it takes to be a Guardian before it's too late?   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.

    • Rise: The Liminal Chronicles
      Rise: The Liminal Chronicles

      Rise: The Liminal Chronicles

      Amy Winters-Voss
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      An ex-gangster. A mysterious old woman. A mythological world of magic and danger hiding behind everyday life.   Fresh out of jail, Umeji Tatsuya seeks redemption in a small town, far from his Yakuza ties. He's barely moved in when the town's feisty dowager, Nakamura Hisako, discovers the tattoos that mark him as an ex-mobster. She hounds his every step as she tries to make him leave, but Umeji is determined.   Seeking a break from the ridicule leads him to an out of the way shrine where he discovers Nakamura has a secret of her own: she's a kitsune, an ancient fox spirit—like in the stories Umeji read when he was a kid. But Nakamura is undeniable proof that those tales are true and mythical beings blend in among human kind.   Nakamura offers a truce. Keep her secret and she'll help him forge a mob-free future, starting with learning magic. Just when things are looking up, Umeji's training is interrupted. Date, a kitsune with a centuries-old grudge against Nakamura and a taste for turning former Yakuza members into vicious ogre-like oni to do her bidding, brings destruction in her wake. Worse yet, the one person who could drag Umeji back into the mob shows up on his doorstep, under Date's control.   Is Umeji the next victim in Date's sights? Or is there more to this magical threat than he wants to believe...   Rise is the first book in the Liminal Chronicles series. Buy now and enjoy Umeji's action-packed journey into Japanese myth, personal redemption, and found family. Praise for Rise: "...Rise: The Liminal Chronicles was a fascinating read that explored ancient magic, Japanese mythology and culture, and deep down, the ability of one man to start over anew. The story was well written and engaging, and had me constantly wondering what would come next. It was a story about change and redemption, one that touched both my heart and soul."— Ellie Mitchell author of the Legends of Peradon series via Goodreads, ★★★★★   "Imagine a world where all your favorite 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, ★★★★★

      An ex-gangster. A mysterious old woman. A mythological world of magic and danger hiding behind everyday life.   Fresh out of jail, Umeji Tatsuya seeks redemption in a small town, far from his Yakuza ties. He's barely moved in when the town's feisty dowager, Nakamura Hisako, discovers the tattoos that mark him as an ex-mobster. She hounds his every step as she tries to make him leave, but Umeji is determined.   Seeking a break from the ridicule leads him to an out of the way shrine where he discovers Nakamura has a secret of her own: she's a kitsune, an ancient fox spirit—like in the stories Umeji read when he was a kid. But Nakamura is undeniable proof that those tales are true and mythical beings blend in among human kind.   Nakamura offers a truce. Keep her secret and she'll help him forge a mob-free future, starting with learning magic. Just when things are looking up, Umeji's training is interrupted. Date, a kitsune with a centuries-old grudge against Nakamura and a taste for turning former Yakuza members into vicious ogre-like oni to do her bidding, brings destruction in her wake. Worse yet, the one person who could drag Umeji back into the mob shows up on his doorstep, under Date's control.   Is Umeji the next victim in Date's sights? Or is there more to this magical threat than he wants to believe...   Rise is the first book in the Liminal Chronicles series. Buy now and enjoy Umeji's action-packed journey into Japanese myth, personal redemption, and found family. Praise for Rise: "...Rise: The Liminal Chronicles was a fascinating read that explored ancient magic, Japanese mythology and culture, and deep down, the ability of one man to start over anew. The story was well written and engaging, and had me constantly wondering what would come next. It was a story about change and redemption, one that touched both my heart and soul."— Ellie Mitchell author of the Legends of Peradon series via Goodreads, ★★★★★   "Imagine a world where all your favorite 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, ★★★★★

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