Blood Jade

The Phoenix Hoard

By: Julia Vee, Ken Bebelle

Narrated by: Natalie Naudus

The follow-up to Ebony Gate, the critically acclaimed debut of Vee and Bebelle's Phoenix Hoard series.

IT TAKES A KILLER TO CATCH A KILLER

Emiko Soong, newly minted Sentinel of San Francisco, just can't catch a break. Just after she becomes the guardian for a sentient city, a murder strikes close to home. Called by the city and one of the most powerful clans to investigate, she traces the killer whose scent signature bears a haunting similarity to her mother’s talent.

The trail will lead her back to Tokyo where the thread she pulls threatens to unravel her whole world and bring dark family secrets to light.

Meanwhile, the General rises in the East and Emiko must fight the hidden enemies of his growing army who are amped up on Blood Jade, while keeping her promises to her brother Tatsuya as he prepares for his tourney.

Her duties as Sentinel and her loyalties collide when she must choose between hiding her deepest shame or stopping the General’s relentless march.

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books.

©2024 Julia Vee and Ken Bebelle (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"Readers of stories that mix speculative fiction and mystery will enjoy this series and call out for more. Fans of works like Charlaine Harris’ Sookie Stackhouse books or the early part of Laurell K. Hamilton’s Anita Blake adventures will enjoy the Phoenix Hoard series."—Booklist, starred review

"The follow-up to Ebony Gate continues to build a delightful world of family magic, Japanese culture and diaspora, and strong ties of loyalty and friendship."—Library journal

Excellent

Even better than the first book! Packed with a brilliant mix of emotion, vivid descriptions, unique characters, and cinematic fight scenes!

Fantastic Follow Up

Blood Jade by Julia Vee and Ken Bebelle was a great follow-up to the Ebony Gate. Right off, Blood Jade places you back into a world you feel you belong in. From the surroundings, ambience, and characters, all make it feel like you never left. We follow along as Emiko struggles to do the right thing. Frustration mounts as more questions pile up with little explanations. Consequences increase. Blood Jade has the right mix of action while expanding the world the story takes place in. Really great stuff. 8-19-24 DRmz

Amazing

I cannot say how much I loved listening to this book it is so nice to read something that isn’t vampires and werewolves. Great storyline. Great action. Super impressed.

A terrific trilogy

Julia and Ken have created a most imaginative and engaging new world. Don't miss it!

Absolutely Rich in Lore & Action

Each book in this trilogy just gets better and more intriguing. Apparently my review was too succinct and I had to add more words 😋