Today I have a slightly delayed spotlight for my friend Claire Banschbach’s latest release Oath of the Outcast, a Scottish-flavored fantasy. I bought a signed copy of the book at Realm Makers last weekend, and I’m so excited to dive into it when I have a moment to read!
About the Book
A lost brother.
An unwilling outlaw.
A rising enemy.
An unusual alliance.
Years ago, Rhys MacDuffy was brutally cut off from his clan, stripped of his name and inheritance, and banished to the remote Dragon Keep. Perched high above the Shang Pass in the land of Alsaya, he assumed the mantle of the Mountain Baron, serving out his sentence as the overseer of the worst outlaws and outcasts.
But one day he receives a desperate message from the clan who disowned him: MacDuffy’s Seer—his beloved brother—has been taken by their enemies.
With his band of Mountain Brigands and an unwelcome sidekick, Rhys leaves his mountain stronghold to find and rescue his brother. The tide of war is rising amongst the Clans of Alsaya, fueled by the magic-wielding sect of Druids who seek to unleash a dark force the world has long forgotten.
Can the bond of blood run deeper than banishment?
Book Links: Amazon – Crosshair Press – Barnes & Noble – Goodreads – Newsletter sign up for free prequel short story
About the Author
C.M. Banschbach is a native Texan and would make an excellent Hobbit if she weren’t so tall. She’s a pizza addict, a multi-faceted fangirl, and a firm believer in being authentic—even if it means acting like a dork sometimes! When not writing fantasy stories packed full of adventure and snark, she works as a pediatric physical therapist where she happily embraces the fact that she never actually has to grow up.
She also writesYA/MG fantasy-adventure as Claire M. Banschbach.
You can find her at: Facebook – IG/Twitter @cmbanschbach – Website – Goodreads
Giveaway!!!!
Crosshair Press is giving away books! Open internationally!
2 ebooks,
1 paperback,
1 combo pack of a bookmark and a map postcard!
Direct link to the giveaway: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/d11da96b6/?
Tour Schedule:
July 22
Tour opening – C.M. Banschbach http://clairembanschbach.com
July 23 – Release Day!
Interview – Hazel West – http://hazelwest.blogspot.com
8 Things to know about Rhys/The Baron (Using only Dean Winchester gifs) – C.M. Banschbach – http://clairembanschbach.com
July 24
Review/spotlight – Breny – https://betterthanrubies.home.blog/
Meet the characters! – C.M. Banschbach – http://clairembanschbach.com
July 25
Interview/Review – Kyle Shultz – kylerobertshultz.com
Interview – K.A. Cummins – authorkacummins.com
Book 2 Title Reveal! – C.M. Banschbach – http://clairembanschbach.com
July 26
Review/Spotlight – Deborah O’Carrol – https://thepagedreamer.wordpress.com/
Interview – M.H. Elrich – Https://mhelrich.com
Spotlight – Tricia Mingerink – www.triciamingerink.com
July 27
Review/Spotlight – Rachel Ritchey – rachaelritchey.com
Review/Interview – Cheyanne van L. – https://thedancingbardess.wordpress.com
Tour Wrap Up & Conclusion – C.M. Banschbach – http://clairembanschbach.com
Tricia Mingerink 
Sounds interesting😉I’ve read very little Scottish themed fantasy, but the few I have were pretty good. And I like the cover!😁
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This looks awesome! I love Scotland as a setting!
Following the prompt, my favorite sibling story would probably be Moccasin Trail by Eloise Jarvis McGraw.
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My favorite sibling story? How am I supposed to choose that? My most recently read sibling story was “The Happy Hollisters and The Whistle Pig Mystery.”
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Thank you so much for the spotlight! ❤
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