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New Fiction: Shadow of the Fox; SA Fiction Winner Mike MacDee's Mata The Fox Tales
Topic Started: Jun 23 2016, 03:09 AM (1,043 Views)
Tatsunoshi
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Mike MacDee, Second Place finisher in the 2013 SA Fiction contest, has had his first book published by Pro Se Press-a collection of short stories featuring ninja Mata the Fox as he undertakes a series of dangerous missions for the Shogunate in Edo period Japan. What sets Mike's fiction apart from most ninjer tales penned by Westerners is the amount of historical research and attention to detail he puts into the stories. While they definitely have a cinematic flair, they are firmly based in how an actual shinobi would operate-no magic powers here, although Mata is not above trying to make people think he has them. The series is far more "Shinobi no Mono" in tone than "Shinobi: Heart Under Blade", but every bit as exciting. Mata operates under the same constraints any other normal human does-when he screws up, he pays the price. If you like samurai/ninja themed historical fiction, this is as accurate and fun as it gets. From the publisher:

"Mata the Fox is a ninja agent whose mastery of disguise allows him to change shape like the foxes of myth. He has infiltrated places thought impregnable, stolen things thought irretrievable, and killed those thought untouchable; thus Mata always gets the Shogun's most dangerous assignments. Escape From Graveyard Bay: Trapped on the dreaded island prison of Graveyard Bay, Mata must assassinate a loyal friend before she breaks under interrogation...or improvise an impossible rescue. The Oshiro Songbird: The deadly leader of an impenetrable spy ring is rooted in the community of Inari Pass: she's invaluable to the town, lethal to those who threaten her, and irresistible to everyone else. Breaking up her spy ring seems impossible...so it's a perfect assignment for the Fox. The Gold Barons of Izu: Second Place winner in the 2013 Samurai Fiction Contest. A revolt is on the horizon as Grand Minister Okubo and Yakuza Boss Kurai continue to oppress the Izu miners. To prevent the revolt, Mata must find a way to turn the barons' dream alliance into a nightmare."

For $10, you can't go wrong, or $3 as an ebook

Shadow of the Fox on Amazon

Shadow of the Fox ebook on Smashwords
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Tatsunoshi
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If you're in the Phoenix, Arizona area Mike will be doing a book signing on October 1st at the Japanese Friendship Garden from 1-3 PM. He'll have copies of "Shadow of the Fox" for sale. He's an artist as well as an author so he will also be doing sketches for each book. The Friendship Garden is a beautiful place and there will be other activities as well.
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Hiryuken
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Do you know if he plans to write a sequel? I hope so! Really enjoyed the book!
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Jan 23 2017, 10:20 AM
Do you know if he plans to write a sequel? I hope so! Really enjoyed the book!
Yes, Mike is currently working on one as well as a project taking place around the time of the Mongol Invasions.
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I have to give this a try.
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