Emiko Soong belongs to one of the eight premier magical families of the world. But Emiko never needed any magic. Because she is the Blade of the Soong Clan. Or was. Until she’s drenched in blood in the middle of a market in China, surrounded by bodies and the scent of blood and human waste as a lethal perfume.
The Butcher of Beijing now lives a quiet life in San Francisco, importing antiques. But when a shinigami, a god of death itself, calls in a family blood debt, Emiko must recover the Ebony Gate that holds back the hungry ghosts of the Yomi underworld. Or forfeit her soul as the anchor.
What's a retired assassin to do but save the City by the Bay from an army of the dead?
This title will be released on July 11, 2023.
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Rating: 4 Stars
My Review: So first off this one started a little slow and the ending felt like it was somewhat longer than it needed to be. That being said the story was still so amazing! The world this was set in came alive as I read the story and I was so engrossed with that along the way. I love how fleshed out the world felt along with the well rounded characters. It always makes books and stories feel so much better when everything works hand in hand to paint a picture of the world at large. I loved the characters and the magic system which was easy to follow. I can not wait for the next book in this series as I need to know what happens.
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Featured in Paste magazine's “Most Anticipated Fantasy Books of Summer 2023”
Praise for Ebony Gate
“Ebony Gate is a snarky Harry Dresden meets Shang-Chi, with a dash of Monster Hunter International.” ― Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times bestselling co-author of Dune: House Atreides
“A wild, exhilarating ride through a living San Francisco populated with ghosts, magical beasts, and one tough-as-nails heroine. Adventurous and filled with heart, exploring the struggles of a bloody past and familial duty, Ebony Gate is a spectacular start to what promises to be an engrossing series.” ― Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter
“Ebony Gate is a bizarre and exciting thrill ride! It’s Doctor Strange meets Shang-Chi with a big dose of original characters, modern fantasy, and dynamic action. Highly recommended!” ― Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of the Joe Ledger Thrillers and Kagen the Damned
“It’s like reading my favorite martial arts movies, with magic that will blow your mind.” ― Brian D. Anderson, bestselling author of The Godling Chronicles
“Put this book in the hands of fans of Fonda Lee’s ‘Green Bone Saga.’” ― Library Journal
About the Author
Ken Bebelle turned his childhood love for reading sci-fi and fantasy into a career in prosthetics. After twenty years he came back to books, writing about plucky underdogs and ancient magical artifacts with deadly secrets. He and his wife live in the Pacific Northwest and he still dreams of growing perfect tomatoes.
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