Chosen by the Blade

by Bryce Allen

Jin, wielder of the legendary sword, the Zettai, is dead. Across the empire, custom dictates that the strongest warriors in the land compete in the Tenno Tournament for the right to bear the magical weapon. The ancient blade grants unnatural strength and speed, and the bearer wins the ear of the King. Every warrior dreams of winning the tournament. Kenji is no different. Although he is young, a lifetime of training under the legendary swordsman Ebusu has prepared him for any duel. But treachery lies at the heart of the Tenno Tournament, and Kenji faces battles both within the ring and outside it. Shadowy forces seek the blade as the long reach of the past threatens the empire’s future. Soon, Kenji is one of the few warriors standing between the empire and its collapse. The tournament for the blade of legend has begun. Is Kenji strong enough to win?

308 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2018

About the author

Bryce Allen is an author out of central Minnesota. Bryce is a full time father and husband and a part time writer.

In 2016 Bryce decided he wanted to share some of his fantasy stories with the world. He familiarized himself with the self publishing industry and released his first book. As they say, the rest is history. Bryce has been releasing fantasy fiction ever since.

Raised on a compilation of anime, Harry Potter, and epic fantasy work by Brandon Sanderson and Patrick Rothfuss, Bryce aims to create work that is imaginative and emotionally powerful..

All that being said, Bryce spends his mornings writings, his afternoons working, and his evening with family. Enjoy.

Reviews

[LJ]

Truly enjoyed this opening book, look forward to reading more asap

Well written, smooth pacing, coming of age story, I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this story. Strong possibilities for future writing and reading, I look forward to both. I like the premise, love the characters, an enjoyable book. Thank you.

[Brianna Eisenbacher]

Awesome book! This has an interesting storyline with an intriguing main character. The book moves swiftly, with lots of action scenes. There are plenty of surprises along the way. The author has a great way of authentically and eloquently conveying his main character's thoughts and feelings. Great read, can't wait for the sequel!