“The story is needlessly a tour de force of epic fantasy, a spellbinding tale of honor and sacrifice, of betrayal and redemption. With its richly imagined world and compelling characters, it heralds the arrival of a bold new voice in the genre. Cal Logan has crafted a masterpiece that will linger in the minds of readers long after the final page is turned.” —Book Below
“A stunning debut.” —Book Nerdection
“A deeply immersive story… Highly recommended.” —LoveReading U.K.
“Violent, vicious, and deliciously visceral, ShadowBane is a politically charged fantasy epic with strong lore elements drawn from Sengoku period Japan. The intricacy of the political twists and betrayals are matched only by the stroke-by-stroke intensity of each battle, painted in exquisite detail by Logan’s blade-sharp prose. In ShadowBane, Logan has crafted a world as deep as it is conflicted, with humanity left in a brutal struggle against demons both outward and inward. In short, ShadowBane is the kind of fantasy book I crave but rarely find.”
—Josh Gillingham, author of the Ten-Tree Saga trilogy
“Surprisingly poignant.” —Reedsy Discovery
“Compelling, complex, and action-packed. Kept me absolutely riveted all the way to the end.” —Andy Peloquin, author of Darkblade
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“A richly detailed world where political intrigue and magic blend seamlessly… Superb.” —Readers Favorite
“A grimdark masterpiece.” —Matt Sorenson, Before We Go Blog
“ShadowBane is where art meets excitement. The story is hellish; its execution is divine. Like his characters, Logan is a master of his craft.” —Scott Arbuckle, author of the Scavenged trilogy
“A unique journey into a feudal world of relentless brutality.” —Paul G. Zareith, SFF Insiders
“It’s always a delight when a fantasy is set in a world based on a culture other than medieval Europe. In the case of ShadowBane, the foundation is feudal Japan, and Mr. Logan has done an excellent job of employing that period.” —Reader Views
“An epic, high-stakes fantasy, ShadowBane delivers nuanced characters and gripping action.” —Independent Book Review
“A compelling read for fans of epic fantasy and Japanese history alike.” —Literary Titan