Shadow Blade

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Pub Date Jun 26 2019 | Archive Date Apr 30 2019

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Description

Ashai Larish is a Denari Lai assassin. Kept loyal through addiction to the magic that makes them unstoppable, the Denari Lai have never failed. That is, until Ashai falls for his target, and finds himself fighting for her life. Meanwhile, a slave's grief sparks a rebellion that threatens to flare into all-out war, while he seeks to avenge his beloved.

Unable to take out his assigned target, Ashai becomes the mark for the Denari Lai Order and must fight for his life against another assassin sent to take him down.

Can Ashai kill the second assassin and win back Makari's love? Will a slave gain revenge through rebellion?

Ashai Larish is a Denari Lai assassin. Kept loyal through addiction to the magic that makes them unstoppable, the Denari Lai have never failed. That is, until Ashai falls for his target, and finds...


A Note From the Publisher

This Advanced Reader Copy is proudly presented by Kevin J. Anderson. Set for release on June 26, 2019.



Collateral damage sparks a slave’s rebellion after an assassin falls for his target in this epic tale of love, war, and the addictive price of magic.

This Advanced Reader Copy is proudly presented by Kevin J. Anderson. Set for release on June 26, 2019.



Collateral damage sparks a slave’s rebellion after an assassin falls for his target in this...


Advance Praise

Christopher Barili's Shadow Blade sets in motion a new fantasy series with a complete story that makes us want more. It's a tale of magic and love and exploration in a setting that feels more mid-Eastern than the familiar choices. Well-defined characters who go through believable arcs and travel intersecting paths, and an interesting take on magic. Fresh takes on setting and descriptions. Well done!” —John E. Stith, Nebula Award finalist for Redshift Rendezvous

Christopher Barili's Shadow Blade sets in motion a new fantasy series with a complete story that makes us want more. It's a tale of magic and love and exploration in a setting that feels more...


Marketing Plan

Press release created and announced. Print ARCs sent to syndicated book reviewers and electronic ARCs sent to a list of many electronic book reviewers. Social media book cover announcement by author. All reviews shared on publisher website and author website and blog. Author blog about upcoming release. Post release marketing activities are announcement for WordFire Wednesday social media blast, author announcements on website, book add to WordFire Press website, book announcement in WordFire Press Newsletter to readers group, book add to the Baen Books website, plus book announcement in the Baen Books monthly newsletter. Continued social media tagging and sharing throughout month for tie-in with the author and press.

Press release created and announced. Print ARCs sent to syndicated book reviewers and electronic ARCs sent to a list of many electronic book reviewers. Social media book cover announcement by author...