A Dynasty Divided. A Shadow Rising. One Girl Holds the Key.
The Chrysanthemum Shadow: Book One of the Warlord’s Veil
In the port city of Kaisai, wealth flows like silk, power whispers behind lacquered doors, and the shadow of rebellion spreads beneath the warlords’ gaze.
When High Holiness Etsuku of the Chrysanthemum Order arrives to confront Merchant Lord Imai, she finds herself caught between ancient loyalties and growing unrest. Political intrigue, spiritual mysteries, and hidden rivalries threaten to unravel the fragile veil that holds the empire together.
The Chrysanthemum Shadow launches The Warlord’s Veil, a Japanese-inspired epic fantasy series perfect for fans of R.F. Kuang, Fonda Lee, and Katherine Arden.
An Epic Tale of Power, Faith, and Shadows
Meet the Author
Michael Dorman writes Japanese-inspired epic fantasy full of political intrigue, spiritual mysteries, and dynastic power struggles. The Chrysanthemum Shadow is the first book in his series The Warlord’s Veil.
Originally from the U.S., Michael now lives in Düsseldorf, Germany, where he divides his time between writing, teaching, and exploring new worlds — both real and imagined.
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Michael Dorman writes Japanese-inspired epic fantasy full of political intrigue, spiritual mysteries, and dynastic power struggles. The Chrysanthemum Shadow is the first book in his series The Warlord’s Veil.
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