Age of Assassins (Barker RJ)(Paperback)

***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 WyldTO 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 AWARDS 2018******SHORTLISTED FOR THE KITSCHIE AWARDS 2018***''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 ''Simply unputdownable . . . the perfect mix of fantasy and mystery'' Fantasy Book Review ''With an original, immersive world that wouldn
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