Assassin's Vendetta


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In a universe where Magic and Technology exist as one, there is only one rule - the survival of the fittest. In the first novel, Assassin's Vendetta, Matherion, as a teenager, horrifically watches his father get shot killed, older sister get raped and shot as well, and then watches his mother go through the metahuman transformation only to die. Attempting to survive on their own, he sees his younger sister shot by a rivaling gang member on their way to find jobs. With boiling rage inside him, a Duke persuades him to enroll into a secret assassination academy. Ten years passed and after his final studies, he becomes released from the academy to receive his first hit job, but each time he notices a woman awfully looks like his younger sister. Once he realizes that she is alive, he attempts to get out of the entangled web of crime, but can he escape with his sister without running into another assassin or interference from the Duke?




V for Vendetta Book & Mask Set


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In a world without political freedom, personal freedom and precious little faith in anything comes a mysterious man in a white porcelain mask who fights political oppressors through terrorism and seemingly absurd acts. It's a gripping tale of the blurred lines between ideological good and evil. The inspiration for the hit 2005 movie starring Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving, this amazing graphic novel is packaged with a collectable reproduction of the iconic V mask.




Valentine Vendetta


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When five brothers move into the abandoned mansion next door, Sophie Gracewell's life changes forever. Irresistibly drawn to bad boy Nic, Sophie finds herself falling into an underworld governed by powerful families. When Sophie's own family skeletons come to life, she must choose between two warring dynasties - the one she was born into, and the one she is falling in love with. When she does, blood will spill and hearts will break ...




The Ming Storm


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The Ming dynasty becomes a battleground for the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Order of the Templars in this blockbuster action novel from a previously unexplored part of the beloved Assassin’s Creed universe. China, 16th century. The Assassins are gone. Zhang Yong, the relentless leader of the Eight Tigers, took advantage of the emperor's death to eliminate all his opponents, and now the Templars hold all the power. Shao Jun, the last representative of her clan, barely escapes death and has no choice but to flee her homeland. Vowing to avenge her former brothers in arms, she travels to Europe to train with the legendary Ezio Auditore. When she returns to the Middle Kingdom, her saber and her determination alone will not be enough to eliminate Zhang Yong: she will have to surround herself with allies and walk in the shadows to defeat the Eight Tigers.




Vendetta


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Eleven Italian Americans were lynched in New Orleans on March 14, 1891, by a mob of twenty thousand people, gathered together by the political, business, and labor elites a day after a jury acquitted six Italian Americans of the murder of the city's police chief. No one was charged or punished for this injustice. The lynching caused a disconnect between the president and congress of the United States, and Washington and Rome. The crisis was used by nativists to restrict immigration and to repress immigrant populations and also introduced a new word to the American vocabulary: mafia.




Assassins


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International bestselling writer Mukul Deva thrills again in Assassins, the scorching sequel to Weapon of Vengeance. Seven years after they conspired to kill Pakistani politician Benazir Basheer, two men, Pakistani Premier Asif Zardosi and ex-dictator General Pervaiz Masharrat, will reach Delhi on the very same day. Also converging on Delhi is assassin Leon Binder, who is seeking to bring down the curtain on a deadly three-decades-long career with a spectacular double hit. Standing between Leon and his targets is one man: retired Inspector General of Police Ravinder Singh Gill. But Ravinder is reeling from the death of his daughter, Ruby, and for failing to prevent her from destroying the Israeli-Palestinian peace summit. His self-confidence has been shattered. To make matters worse, his mission becomes immediately treacherous when his most senior officer is found brutally tortured and murdered; it is obvious Ravinder's team has been penetrated. Will Ravinder be able to stop Leon and prevent disaster in India and Pakistan?




Monster Hunter Vendetta


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Accountant turned professional monster hunter, Owen Zastava Pitt, managed to stop the nefarious Old Ones invasion plans last year, but as a result made an enemy out of one of the most powerful beings in the universe. Now an evil death cult known as the Church of the Temporary Mortal Condition wants to capture Owen in order to gain the favor of the great Old Ones. The Condition is led by a fanatical necromancer known as the Shadow Man. The government wants to capture the Shadow Man and has assigned the enigmatic Agent Franks to be Owens full time bodyguard, which is a polite way of saying that Owen is monster bait. With supernatural assassins targeting his family, a spy in their midst, and horrific beasties lurking around every corner, Owen and the staff of Monster Hunter International dont need to go hunting, because this time the monsters are hunting them. Fortunately, this bait is armed and very dangerous... At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). Lexile Score: 700




The Assassins’ Game


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The Assassins' Game never runs out of ammoor surprises, as Caleb Frost battles an evil cult of human traffickers and professional killers. If youre looking for action and suspense, Assassins' Game delivers! -Robert C. Yeager, New York Times writer and author of The Romanov Stone This gripping thriller takes us to the Asian underworld where Caleb Frost confronts his nemesis. With rich historical detail, the author immerses us in the scene so that were with the characters all the way. -Lucy Sanna, Author of The Cherry Orchard A Novel Caleb Frosts sixth sense tickled his brain as he approached his room in Caesars Octavius Tower. Regardless of the sources of the subconscious alarms, when they entered his conscious awareness, he did not question them. Training and experience responded to these stimuli. Something felt wrong. He knew it, but not what. He drew his P226, gripping it firmly in his hand. Sliding the plastic room card into the electronic key slot, he waited for the little light to shine green. Caleb pushed down on the ornate door handle and slammed the door open. He spun with his butt pressing the door flat against the interior wall as his two-handed grip on the Sig Sauer drew an arc across the room. On the second sweep, he saw it. Like a deadly nighttime chocolate on his bed




Assassins in Fiction: Exploring the Role of Shadows in Literature


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Dive deep into the fascinating world of assassins in fiction, exploring their enduring appeal and complex roles in literature, film, and beyond. This book delves into the psychological motivations that drive assassins, their techniques, and their impact on society. From classic anti-heroes to modern-day thrillers, you'll uncover the intricate codes of conduct, the moral dilemmas they face, and the legacy they leave behind. This exploration examines historical figures, cinematic representations, and even real-world events, offering a comprehensive and thought-provoking look at the enduring allure of the assassin archetype.