Rise: The Liminal Chronicles Press Kit
Rise: The Liminal Chronicles
Which would you risk: returning to prison or angering a supernatural being?
Author
Amy Winters-Voss is a former programmer who writes Japanese myth-based urban fantasy to reconnect with the country and culture that captured her heart.Book Details
Urban / mythological fantasy
The Liminal Chronicles Series
310 pages / 97,000 words
April 30, 2021
ShyRedFox Publishing
The Liminal Chronicles Series
310 pages / 97,000 words
April 30, 2021
ShyRedFox Publishing
Retailers for all formats
E-book: $2.99
ISBN 9781736672006
ASIN B08WTK6XWP
Paperback: $15.99
ISBN 9781736672013
E-book: $2.99
Synopsis
A myth come to life may be worth far more than his freedom.
An ex-mobster must choose between breaking a promise to his parole officer, which will send him back to the slammer, or angering a powerful supernatural being. Faced with an impossible decision, how will he forge a path to redemption?
Umeji Tatsuya moves from Tokyo to a small town after leaving the yakuza, the Japanese mob. He knows all too well that his past can’t stay buried.
‘Once Yakuza, always Yakuza. The tattoos mark you for life.’
Nakamura Hisako, the town’s beloved dowager, learns about Umeji’s past and tries to oust him, but Umeji just discovered her own long-held secret. If he keeps it for her, the cost is his recently regained freedom. If he doesn’t, Nakamura might have to leave her home, and he risks angering forces he barely understands… and barely believes in.
As the mundane and Spirit Realm intertwine, so do the modern-day and the Pre-Meiji eras. Centuries-old rivalries flare up again, and the past returns in the present. Umeji’s second chance is only the first step of his journey to discover myth, social redemption, and found family.
Rise is the first book in the Liminal Chronicles series.
Praise for Rise
”Must read: An engaging fantasy inspired by Japanese mythical lore. Great characters with a fast paced story...Which readers would I recommend Rise: The Liminal Chronicles to, all readers. But especially those that enjoy anime and manga, or are interested in reading them. You may not enjoy this novel as much if you do not have an interest in either of them. While reading it felt like I was watching a movie.”
”Overall, 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.”
”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!”
”A meticulously penned homage to Japanese tradition and mythology, Rise: The Liminal Chronicles is a stellar achievement. This unexpectedly emotional tale is compelling throughout, and the confident authorial voice makes the novel hum with authenticity. With careful character development and patient storytelling, this first installation from Winters-Voss is a gripping and original gem.”
”...I thoroughly enjoyed Rise and have read it several times already, the first time staying up all night to finish. The characters have depth with their own motivations for their actions as well as their reactions to Umeji, which the Reader will uncover as the novel progresses. The flashbacks to events during Japan’s Pre-Meiji eras serve to drive home the full buildup of the present day conflict while beautifully complimenting the present day action, and the well-foreshadowed twists and turns still serve to surprise...”
Press Kit Files and Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2YoMKWt4IQ
Further Details
Quotes
“Once Yakuza, always Yakuza. The tattoos mark you for life.“ “I don’t care how handsome or how lonely you imagine he is. I’m telling you this as a friend. Stay away from him.” “I-I have a lot to atone for. This is a start.” “Listen Umeji, I was the top club host in Osaka before I moved here to remake my reputation. Spent years telling people what they wanted to hear. I know damned well when someone isn’t speaking the whole truth. “ “...he and I made a deal. I’d be his volunteer parole officer as long as he was frank with me. I can handle all manner of things, but not deception.” “And you’ll go to prison for a secret this old lady asked you to keep?” “I witnessed something. Walked in on it after the tree fell, and I heard a scream—an event I have a hard time understanding. Maybe from the spirit world.”Learn More
Author Websitehttps://amywintersvoss.com/
Liminal Chronicles series site - character, setting, species, secrets, maps, and all my other worldbuilding.
https://liminalchronicles.com/
Author Newsletter book updates, beta and ARC reader info, and random life tidbits.
https://go.amywintersvoss.com/news
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