About Phantom Ink Press

Founded in 2016 by Noelle Nichols, Phantom Ink Press publishes hopeful, inspiring stories that serve as a counter to mainstream fantasy. Our novels delve beneath the surface, featuring noble heroes who grapple with deep questions about the nature of being and mortality. In worlds filled with hope, our characters think deeply, staying true to the great samurai Miyamoto Musashi's teachings:

"Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world."

Many of our stories are inspired by Eastern storytelling, specifically Iyashikei, which highlights character development, heartwarming tales, and moments of ma—appreciating the small moments in life, or the breath between them.

Shadow's Hand, the first book published in July 2016, is the beginning of the ongoing series The Shadow's Creed Saga. A second version of Shadow's Hand was republished in 2022 with rebranded covers that better capture the tone and spirit of the series.