{"product_id":"9780356508542-age-of-assassins","title":"Age of Assassins","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(The Wounded Kingdom Book 1) To catch an assassin, use an assassin.\u003cbr\u003eIt's a game of \u003cb\u003eassassin versus assassin\u003c\/b\u003e when Girton Club-Foot and his master are hired by the queen to catch a killer who's after her son. Set in \u003cb\u003ea world ravaged by magic and the ambition of noblemen\u003c\/b\u003e, this debut epic fantasy features \u003cb\u003ea cast of assassins, knights and fools\u003c\/b\u003e which will delight any fan of\u003cb\u003e Brent Weeks, David Dalglish or Robin Hobb\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e***Look out for\u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Bone Ships\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, the start of a new fantasy series by RJ Barker!***\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Age of Assassins\u003c\/i\u003e reveals its mysteries with the style of a magic show and the artful grace of a gifted storyteller'\u003cb\u003e Nicholas Eames, author of \u003ci\u003eKings of the Wyld\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTO CATCH AN ASSASSIN, USE AN ASSASSIN.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGirton 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. \u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e***SHORTLISTED FOR THE DAVID GEMMELL AWARDS 2018***\u003cbr\u003e***SHORTLISTED FOR THE KITSCHIE AWARDS 2018***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Dead gods, dread magic, and a lead that feels like a breath of fresh air. Great fun' \u003cb\u003ePeter Newman, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Vagrant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e'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' \u003cb\u003eJames Islington, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow of what was Lost\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 'Simply unputdownable . the perfect mix of fantasy and mystery' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFantasy Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'With an original, immersive world that wouldn't let me go and a pair of assassins worth rooting for, \u003ci\u003eAge of Assassins\u003c\/i\u003e is a pleasure to read. I can't wait for more!' \u003cb\u003eMelissa Caruso, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Tethered Mage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'A dark-humored game of cat and mouse between assassins, with traitors on all sides' \u003cb\u003eDavid Dalglish, author of the Shadowdance series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e'Age of Assassins \u003c\/i\u003ebuilds 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' \u003cb\u003eJen Williams, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Copper Promise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e'Age of Assassins\u003c\/i\u003e is a beguiling story of action and intrigue combined with a poignancy and humour that are as sharp as any blade' \u003cb\u003eJon Skovron, author of \u003ci\u003eHope and Red\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e'Compellingly complex political intrigue and steel-sparking action sequences leavened by warm humour and genuine emotional depth' \u003cb\u003eChris Brookmyre, author of the Jack Parlabane novels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Wounded Kingdom trilogy begins with AGE OF ASSASSINS, continues with BLOOD OF ASSASSINS and will continue with KING OF ASSASSINS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56449658388854,"sku":"9780356508542","price":9.42,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_29634130.jpg?v=1760446348","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780356508542-age-of-assassins","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}