A cynical assassin struggles to keep his magic a secret as he navigates a world torn apart by a war in this thrilling sequel to RJ Barker's fantasy debut, Age of AssassinsIn a desperate bid to escape the bounty on his head, assassin Girton Club-Foot has returned to Maniyadoc, but the kingdom he knew no longer exists.Three kings battle for supremacy in a land ravaged by war-and one of them is his old friend Rufra. With threats inside and outside the war encampment, Girton races to find the traitor behind an assassination plot. But his magic can no longer be contained and Girton may not be able to save even himself.It's assassin versus assassin for the life of a king... Praise for The Wounded Kingdom: "Dead gods, dread magic, and a lead that feels like a breath of fresh air. Great fun."―Peter Newman, author of The Vagrant"Often poignant and always intriguing, Age of Assassins reveals its mysteries with the style of a magic show and the artful grace of a gifted storyteller."―Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wild"The most interesting treatment of the fantasy assassin trope in a while, and an involving narrative in its own right."―RT Book ReviewsThe Wounded KingdomAge of AssassinsBlood of AssassinsKing of AssassinsFor more from RJ Barker, check out:The Tide Child TrilogyThe Bone ShipsCall of the Bone Ships
A cynical assassin struggles to keep his magic a secret as he navigates a world torn apart by a war in this thrilling sequel to RJ Barker's fantasy debut, Age of AssassinsIn a desperate bid to escape the bounty on his head, assassin Girton Club-Foot has returned to Maniyadoc, but the kingdom he knew no longer exists.Three kings battle for supremacy in a land ravaged by war-and one of them is his old friend Rufra. With threats inside and outside the war encampment, Girton races to find the traitor behind an assassination plot. But his magic can no longer be contained and Girton may not be able to save even himself.It's assassin versus assassin for the life of a king... Praise for The Wounded Kingdom: "Dead gods, dread magic, and a lead that feels like a breath of fresh air. Great fun."―Peter Newman, author of The Vagrant"Often poignant and always intriguing, Age of Assassins reveals its mysteries with the style of a magic show and the artful grace of a gifted storyteller."―Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wild"The most interesting treatment of the fantasy assassin trope in a while, and an involving narrative in its own right."―RT Book ReviewsThe Wounded KingdomAge of AssassinsBlood of AssassinsKing of AssassinsFor more from RJ Barker, check out:The Tide Child TrilogyThe Bone ShipsCall of the Bone Ships
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