Tuesday, December 9, 2014

The Knife's Edge: Excerpt + Giveaway!


Today I have the pleasure of being a part of the promotional tour for The Knife's Edge, the first book in the Ronin Saga by Matthew Wolf. Fantasy is a genre I used to stay well away from for reasons I can't fully explain, but over the past year and a half or so it's quickly become one of my very favorites and I now add as many fantasy novels to my reading list as possible. The Knife's Edge has everything there is to love about the fantasy genre, including dragons. DRAGONS. Yes. I hope you all enjoy the excerpt, and don't forget to check the bottom of the post for all the details on a Ronin Saga giveaway!

Vera inhaled the incense that burned in the brightly lit room.  On any other day she would complain about its putrid sting as she walked past the Oval Hall, watching as people flocked towards the great chamber.

Today, however, the incense smelled sweet.

Her face glistened with sweat.  Seven women surrounded her.  Each stood on one of the seven points of the Star of Magha, set in the white marble floor with gold veins.  Each point stood for one of the elements of the Great Kingdoms.  She stood on the red flame of the Citadel.

All the elements were present, but one, the forbidden element of wind.

The women surrounding her breathed heavily, wearing looks of loathing.  They fear what they don’t understand.  She took in their stares and noted their different strengths.  Merian stood on the emblem of flesh, Sara, water, Tamiko, earth, Resa, sun, Eliwyn, fire, and the others she did not know. The only thing they shared was that they were years older than her, and nearly all of them despised her.

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THE KNIFE'S EDGE
Book One of The Ronin Saga


When legends come to life the world trembles from a single name. Ronin. Once-heroes from a different age, they wield elemental powers… wind, water, fire, stone, forest, sun, moon, flesh, and metal.

At the same time, a young man discovers his best friend with a sword in her stomach, and dark wings sprouting from her back. Guards rush onto the scene, accuse him of the act, and he is forced to flee. In a new world without his memories, Gray must find his way amid legends and darkness, as he wrestles with an elemental power inside himself.

A power all too similar to the infamous Ronin…


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CITADEL OF FIRE
Book Two of The Ronin Saga


Seventeen-year old Gray is descended from a legendary hero known as a Ronin, and haunted by his forgotten past. He returns home to a wizards’ keep, unaware he is now labeled a murderous traitor for killing his best friend.

Returning could be a death sentence, but the journey alone is perilous. Along the way, Gray discovers he has a grandfather. Now he must reach the city before his only living family dies beneath a madman’s torture. Getting there will be a challenge, however, as an enthrallingly unpredictable woman, a dangerous desert, and a horde of thieves stand in his way. Wielding the banished power of wind, Gray rallies against the poisonous evil that seeks to convert the world to their mantra, “strength is life, weakness death.”

Yet with an affable scoundrel and a clever bookworm at his side, Gray discovers the world’s greatest secret… He is not the only one with hero’s blood, and the legend of the Ronin walk the world once again.


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MATTHEW WOLF


Matthew Wolf is the author of THE RONIN SAGA, a nine part YA Epic Fantasy series.  He also loves cake.  Book two is out now, for sneak peek information on Matt and all things Ronin check out: roninsaga.com. He loves connecting with fans, those whirling blades really speak to his soul.  You can reach Matt at TheRoninSaga@Gmail.com, howl "Ronin" at the moon, or throw up a Wolf Signal in the sky. All valid forms of communication.


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27 comments:

  1. I enjoy YA fantasy like Red Rising, Throne of Glass, and the Lunar Chronicles I love that there are DRAGONS! Thanks for sharing Jenny!

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  2. Ooh dragons! I'm interested for sure. I'll have to check this series out. I feel like I haven't read a fantasy book in a while!
    Thanks for sharing, Jenny!

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    1. I don't know why I'm so fascinated by dragons, but I am:) MORE DRAGONS!

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  3. From the excerpt, this sounds like it will be an absolutely intriguing fantasy series - convinced me to give it a go! Thanks for posting this!

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  4. Ooooh, dragons!! Anything with dragons will get me interested for sure!

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  5. You can never go wrong with dragons. Thanks for the introduction Jenny

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  6. MORE DRAGONS!
    I haven't read anything "fantasy" in what feels like ever! I really need to give this a shot!

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    1. I don't know why I stayed away from fantasy as long as I did Lily, but it was a mistake. I'm a big fan now:)

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  7. I so struggle with this genre but I love it at the same time because the ones that I have found and loved have been amazing!
    This sounds like it would be a really fun one to try.

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    1. I worried I would struggle, but I've had a lot of luck thus far, hopefully it continues:)

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  8. You had me at DRAGONS! You know my love for them, so I'm very curious about this series and love the excerpt you gave us, Jenny!
    Thanks for sharing : )

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  9. I am like you, Jenny, I am slowing learning to appreciate fantasy again. This looks interesting, and the author loves cake... like him already.

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    1. I never turn down cake Heidi. Or baked goods of any kind ;-)

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  10. I adore fantasy and I have the first book on my kindle already. Now I just need a bit more hours in the day to read it!

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    1. Can't wait to see what you think of it Candace!

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  11. I was not a big fantasy reader either, Jenny, but I also have been reading quite a few of them. The world for this series looks really interesting.

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    1. I've been on a little fantasy hiatus but it's time for me to pick up another one for sure Rummanah. I miss the worlds and the creatures. Especially the dragons ;-)

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  12. Fantasy is one of my favorite genres! I'm so happy you're into it lately. Of course, it helps that there are some fab offerings out there. (and how old is that author? He looks like one of my high school students! )

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  13. I love YA Fantasy. This genre just seemed to explore overnight with great story, plot, and conflict.

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  14. Very cool covers! This is totally something up my alley.

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