Author : Martin Harry Greenberg
Publisher : D A W Books, Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,19 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Fantasy fiction, American
ISBN : 9780756400026
Presents fifteen original science fiction stories about assassins, including selections by Tanya Huff, Mickey Zucker Reichert, Rosemary Edghill, and others.
Author : Robert V.S. Redick
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 45,86 MB
Release : 2020-11-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1473231817
Kandri Hinjuman was never meant to be a soldier. His brother Mektu was never meant for this world. Rivals since childhood, they are drafted into a horrific war led by a madwoman-Prophet, and survive each day only by hiding their disbelief. Kandri is good at blending in, but Mektu is hopeless: impulsive, erratic-and certain that a demon is stalking him. Is this madness or a second sense? Either way, Kandri knows that Mektu's antics will land them both in early graves. But all bets are off when the brothers' simmering feud explodes into violence, and holy blood is spilled. Kandri and Mektu are taken for contract killers and must flee for their lives-to the one place where they can hope to disappear: the sprawling desert known as the Land that Eats Men. In this eerie wilderness, the terrain is as deadly as the monsters, ghouls, and traffickers in human flesh. Here the brothers find strange allies: an aging warlord, a desert nomad searching for her family, a lethal child-soldier still in her teens. They also find themselves in possession of a secret that could bring peace to the continent of Urrath. Or unthinkable carnage. On their heels are the Prophet's death squads. Ahead lie warring armies, sandstorms, evil spirits and the deeper evil of human greed. But hope beckons as well-if the "Master Assassins" can expose the lie that has made them the world's most wanted men.
Author : Robin Hobb
Publisher : Spectra
Page : 769 pages
File Size : 20,24 MB
Release : 1998-01-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0553565699
“An enthralling conclusion to this superb trilogy, displaying an exceptional combination of originality, magic, adventure, character, and drama.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) King Shrewd is dead at the hands of his son Regal. As is Fitz—or so his enemies and friends believe. But with the help of his allies and his beast magic, he emerges from the grave, deeply scarred in body and soul. The kingdom also teeters toward ruin: Regal has plundered and abandoned the capital, while the rightful heir, Prince Verity, is lost to his mad quest—perhaps to death. Only Verity’s return—or the heir his princess carries—can save the Six Duchies. But Fitz will not wait. Driven by loss and bitter memories, he undertakes a quest: to kill Regal. The journey casts him into deep waters, as he discovers wild currents of magic within him—currents that will either drown him or make him something more than he was. Praise for Robin Hobb and Assassin’s Quest “Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin “Superbly written, wholly satisfying, unforgettable: better than any fantasy trilogy in print—including mine!”—Melanie Rawn
Author : Andy Peloquin
Publisher :
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 19,53 MB
Release : 2018-05-14
Category :
ISBN : 9781980852148
The best assassin in the world doesn't come cheap. Betraying him will cost your soul. The Hunter is a name feared by all in Voramis. He is an outcast, driven by a cursed dagger with an unquenchable thirst for blood and death. Yet he follows one simple code: kill those who truly deserve to die. His creed is put to the test when, deceived by a shadowy employer, he unknowingly slaughters an innocent man. With the most powerful criminal organization in the city after his head, the Hunter must fight for his life and find a way to atone for his mistake. When his enemies harm the people under his protection, it will take much more than an army criminals to stand in the way of his revenge. If you love anti-heroes like the Punisher or Dexter in a dark, complex fantasy realm, then immerse yourself in Hero of Darkness today! Andy Peloquin delivers an epic tale of one man's struggle to survive and find his place in a world that shuns and rejects him. Praise for Blade of the Destroyer: It starts off with a bang and the pace never slows down. - K.V. Pay attention and you just might discover that the story you thought you were reading is not the story you finish. - Amazon Review What can you say about a book that grabs you from the very first page? You become a bit obsessed and read the whole book in like three days! - P.S. In the Hero of Darkness Series: Book 1: Darkblade Assassin (May 29th) Book 2: Darkblade Outcast (June 5th) Book 3: Darkblade Protector (June 19th) Book 4: Darkblade Seeker (July 10th) Book 5: Darkblade Slayer (August 7th) Book 6: Darkblade Savior (September 4th)
Author : Cassandra Rose Clarke
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 40,6 MB
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1908844027
Ananna of the Tanarau abandons ship when her parents try to marry her off to an allying pirate clan: she wants to captain her own boat, not serve as second-in-command to her handsome yet clueless fiance. But her escape has dire consequences when she learns the scorned clan has sent an assassin after her. And when the assassin, Naji, finally catches up with her, things get even worse. Ananna inadvertently triggers a nasty curse — with a life-altering result. Now Ananna and Naji are forced to become uneasy allies as they work together to break the curse and return their lives back to normal. Or at least as normal as the lives of a pirate and an assassin can be. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Author : Rjurik Davidson
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 28,66 MB
Release : 2014-04-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1429948388
A hundred years ago, the Minotaurs saved Caeli-Amur from conquest. Now, three very different people may hold the keys to the city's survival. Once, it is said, gods used magic to create reality, with powers that defied explanation. But the magic—or science, if one believes those who try to master the dangers of thaumaturgy—now seems more like a dream. Industrial workers for House Technis, farmers for House Arbor, and fisher folk of House Marin eke out a living and hope for a better future. But the philosopher-assassin Kata plots a betrayal that will cost the lives of godlike Minotaurs; the ambitious bureaucrat Boris Autec rises through the ranks as his private life turns to ashes; and the idealistic seditionist Maximilian hatches a mad plot to unlock the vaunted secrets of the Great Library of Caeli-Enas, drowned in the fabled city at the bottom of the sea, its strangeness visible from the skies above. In a novel of startling originality and riveting suspense, these three people, reflecting all the hopes and dreams of the ancient city, risk everything for a future that they can create only by throwing off the shackles of tradition and superstition, as their destinies collide at ground zero of a conflagration that will transform the world . . . or destroy it. Unwrapped Sky is a stunningly original debut by Rjurik Davidson, a young master of the New Weird. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Author : Jennifer Estep
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 43,17 MB
Release : 2013-12-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1451689063
The full origin story of Gin Blanco’s transformation into the fearsome assassin known as the Spider—from the bestselling author of Heart of Venom. How did I end up in a career where I always have blood on my hands? Well, let me tell you a story about an assassin who thought she could do no wrong . . . Ten years ago. A blistering hot August night. I remember like it was yesterday. The night I, Gin Blanco, truly became the Spider. Killing people is what I do best, especially now that I’ve honed my Ice and Stone magic. But back then, I had yet to learn one very important rule: arrogance will get you, every single time. This particular job seemed simple: murder a crooked building contractor with ties to ruthless Fire elemental Mab Monroe. My mentor, Fletcher Lane, had some misgivings, but I was certain that I had the situation under control . . . right up until I exposed my weaknesses to a merciless opponent who exploited every single one of them. There’s a reason assassins aren’t supposed to feel anything. Luckily, a knife to the heart can fix that problem, especially when I’m the one wielding it . . . “An amazing ride . . . The Spider made me fall in love with Gin all over again.” —All Things Urban Fantasy “Estep did a great job of having a younger, more naïve, and a less patient Gin come across the page.” —Vampire Book Club “I was tremendously satisfied and as anxious as ever for more from Ashland’s greatest (semi-retired) assassin.” —Smexy Books
Author : Isaac Don Levine
Publisher :
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 13,36 MB
Release : 1959
Category : Assassination
ISBN :
Author : Martin H. Greenberg
Publisher : Astra Publishing House
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 12,47 MB
Release : 2008-01-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1101043229
13 new stories about TESTING the bonds of fellowship on fantastical worlds The bonds of friendship and fellowship are key to many fine fantasy and science fiction novels, most notably Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. Now top tale-spinners offer their own unique takes on fellowship in thirteen original stories, featuring a girl who finds her best friend through a portal to another world, an adventure on an alternate Earth where a not-quite Holmes and Watson take on a fascinating challenge, a group of urban mages playing the "True Game" for high stakes, a squire determined to help his master's ghost fulfill his final mission, and more. Together, these stories dramatically illustrate how fellowships can alter destiny and change worlds.
Author : Celine Jeanjean
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 35,42 MB
Release : 2016-03-21
Category :
ISBN : 9781530659913
He's a foppish assassin. She's a scrawny urchin with a big mouth. They make an unlikely team, but they're the city's only hope.Being Damsport's most elegant assassin is hard work. There are devilish poisons to concoct, secret identities to maintain, and tailoring to consider. But most importantly, Longinus has to keep his fear of blood hidden, or his reputation will be ruined.Rory lives on the streets. After her partner-in-crime steals all her money, she wonders if she'll ever be able to afford her dream of becoming an expert swordswoman. When she walks right into Longinus' inadvertently bloody assassination attempt, she learns a secret that may just secure her wish.As Longinus trains Rory in swordsmanship to keep her silence, he runs headlong into something much worse than blackmail. A copycat assassin is on the loose, and Rory and Longinus must work together to stop him. But darker forces than they realise are at play, and with time running out, the unlikely duo find themselves the last line of defence against a powerful enemy who seeks to bring Damsport to its knees.The Viper and the Urchin is the first instalment in the Bloodless Assassin Mysteries, a collection of steampunk/fantasy books set in the tropical Victorian-like city of Damsport. If you like quirky characters, richly imagined worlds, and fast-paced action, then you'll love Celine Jeanjean's rollicking novel.
