Ink Magic: Legacy of the Flower by Michael Roberts

There’s something endlessly compelling about alternate history — especially when it asks what if the real turning point of war wasn’t steel or strategy… but magic?

Ink Magic: Legacy of the Flower blends the grit of World War I with a fantastical twist that feels both cinematic and dangerous. This is the kind of story where loyalty is tested, power comes at a cost, and the line between weapon and wielder blurs in unforgettable ways. If you love historical settings layered with high-stakes magic, covert missions, and personal vendettas that burn just as fiercely as global conflict, this one will be right up your alley.

With living tattoos, rival nations battling for dominance, and a desperate race to control a force that could reshape the world, this story promises action, tension, and a pulse of revenge running just beneath the surface.

Here’s the full description from the publisher:

Historical Fantasy

Date Published: 02-26-2026

Publisher: Sword and Thistle LLC

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about the book

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!

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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