A young peasant. A dormant power. To defend his family, he must embrace a dark destiny. Fifteen-year-old Yuji dreams of becoming a samurai and protecting his loved ones, even though he knows it's impossible for a poor orphan to rise above his station. But when a bully attacks his sister, Yuji's violent response reveals a powerful birthright and makes him a target for the mythical, terrifying yokai. Forced to flee his village, he falls in with a suspicious lord who claims he'll help. As the boy trains to become a legendary warrior, he must embark on a perilous quest that could turn him into a weapon. Yet trusting his benefactor to protect his village could put his family and the world in much more danger. Will Yuji achieve his dream, or will keeping his loved ones safe require sacrificing his soul? Spiritblade is a swords-and-samurai YA fantasy set in a world resembling medieval Japan. If you like honorable heroes, fast-moving plots, and ancient lore, then you’ll love P.R. Williamson’s evocative novel. Buy Spiritblade to slice into a fabled fantasy today!