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Book Synopsis***Look out for The Bone Ships, the start of a new fantasy series by RJ Barker!***
''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 Wyld
TO CATCH AN ASSASSIN, USE AN ASSASSIN...
Girton Club-Foot, apprentice to the land''s best assassin, still has much to learn about the art of taking lives. But his latest mission tasks Girton and his master with a far more difficult challenge: to save a life. Someone, or many someones, is trying to kill the heir to the throne, and it is up to Girton and his master to uncover the traitor and prevent the prince''s murder.
In a kingdom on the brink of civil war and a castle thick with lies Girton finds friends he never expected, responsibilities he never wanted, and a conspiracy that could destroy an entire land.
***SHORTLISTED FOR THE DAVID GEMMELL
Trade Review
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 WYLD
A bright new fantasy, original, heartfelt and tragic in turns -- Adrian Tchaikovsky
Dead gods, dread magic, and a lead that feels like a breath of fresh air. Great fun -- Peter Newman, author of THE VAGRANT
Outstanding. Beautifully written, perfectly paced and assured. Kept me reading well into the early hours of the morning. A wonderful first book - a wonderful book, period - that should be at the very top of your to-read list -- James Islington, author of THE SHADOW OF WHAT WAS LOST
Age of Assassins builds a compelling fantasy world and peoples it with characters you can care about. Riddled with intrigue and dangerous magic, this is a hugely enjoyable debut -- Jen Williams, author of THE COPPER PROMISE
Simply unputdownable . . . the perfect mix of fantasy and mystery -- FANTASY BOOK REVIEW
Compellingly complex political intrigue and steel-sparking action sequences leavened by warm humour and genuine emotional depth -- Chris Brookmyre, author of the Jack Parlabane novels
With an original, immersive world that wouldn't let me go and a pair of assassins worth rooting for, Age of Assassins is a pleasure to read. I can't wait for more! -- Melissa Caruso, author of THE TETHERED MAGE
A dark-humoured game of cat and mouse between assassins, with traitors on all sides -- David Dalglish, author of the Shadowdance series
Age of Assassins is a beguiling story of action and intrigue combined with a poignancy and humor that are as sharp as any blade -- Jon Skovron, author of HOPE AND RED
