Book Tour + #Giveaway: Ink Magic: Legacy of the Flower by Michael Roberts @RABTBookTours

Historical Fantasy

Date Published: 02-26-2026

Publisher: Sword and Thistle LLC

In World War 1, it’s not the tanks or soldiers that will determine the victors, it’s the magical tattoo ink.

The Mages who can bear that ink have special weapon and beast tattoos that can come to life.

Jack is an infamous Mage, called into a covert mission to rescue a missing scientist. If he can do this, he will ensure the balance of power with the magical ink distribution is not stolen by other countries who look to gain the upper hand during the war.

As he searches for the renowned Nikola Tesla, Jack assembles a team of Mages and soldiers as they scramble against time and powerful Russian enemies, who also have their own magical tattoos. Their enemies will use those powers not only to win the war but take over the city where all magical ink is created and distributed, thus ensuring global domination.

But Jack has a personal vendetta against one of those enemies, payback for the death of his father and other loved ones. If Jack can use his ink magic and overcome the insurmountable odds to succeed, he just might keep the ink safe, maintain the balance of power, and defeat the men who have plagued his family for decades.

This action-packed alternate history novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats! If you love the Pale Rider Second Chance series by Michael Roberts, you will love his new Ink Magic series!

 

Interview with Michael Roberts

Could you tell us about any research trips you took for this story? Which places did you visit, and what made them essential to your writing?

I’ve always been a fan of history, so most of it is from what I knew, plus a lot of documentary shows and fact-checking to get it right.

What's the strangest thing you've ever had to research online for your book?

I had to research the spittoon flower for this book.

What research (history, mythology, science) goes into your world-building?

A lot of historical research on Mount Manaslu in Tibet, and a lot of world mythology for the monastery and its travels.

Have any of the people you've known, past or present, left a lasting impression on your writing journey? If so, we'd love to hear about a memorable experience that stands out to you.

I’d have to say my wife. She is an author and writing instructor, and she told me, “Show them, don’t tell them.” And that’s been my philosophy ever since.

Do you write in the same genre all the time?

All in the sci-fi genre, but one series is more urban fantasy with werewolves, one is time travel, and Ink Magic is Alternate history with a touch of steampunk.

If so, have you ever consider writing in another one?

I might consider western, but it would still have to be historical.

Which character, supernatural or human, do you enjoy writing the most and why?

Thomas Cain/Nelson from my Pale Rider series is the epitome of the dark hero.

About the Author

 

 Michael Roberts is a Police Officer in Southern California. He also served in the United States Marine Corps for seven years. This is his first American Historical fiction book, and he drew on much of his previous military experience to write it.

His most recent series, Ink Magic, was just accepted by Spiteful Books.

He lives in California with his family of seven. 

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