A cynical assassin struggles to keep his magic a secret as he navigates a world torn apart by a war between three kings in this thrilling sequel to RJ Barker's fantasy debut,Age of Assassins
In 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.
The Wounded Kingdom
Age of Assassins
Blood of Assassins
King of Assassins
RJ Barker is a softly-spoken Yorkshireman with flowing locks. He lives in the frozen north with his wife and son, and divides his time between writing and looking after his son.
Blood of Assassinsis a brilliant and often beautiful piece of literature from one the most talented writers out there.
Fantasy Faction Outstanding. Beautifully written, perfectly paced and assured. Kept me reading well into the early hours of the morning. A wonderful first book -- a
wonderfulbook, period -- that
should be at the very top of your to-read list.
James Islington, author ofThe Shadow of What Was LostonAge of Assassins Dead gods, dread magic, and
a lead that feels like a breath of fresh air.Great fun.
Peter Newman, author ofThe VagrantonAge of Assassins Often poignant and always intriguing,
Age of Assassinsreveals its mysterieswith
the style of a magic showand the
artful grace of a gifted storyteller. lC¯