King Of Assassins
Jenna Rhodes
DAW, Nov 4 2014, $24.95
ISBN: 9780756408848
The Gods were disgusted at the damage that the
Mage Wars did so they took the magic away from them and turned their backs on
the people of Kerith. The Vaelinar Elfin like beings of magic were thrown into
Kerith and over the centuries this long life spanned species entrenched their
way into the infrastructure of this world. Warrior Queen Lariel rules the land, but trusts
no one, not even pregnant Nutmeg who carries her baby.
When invincible Kobrer assassins attack Nutmeg
and Rivergrace the goddess-touched Vaelinar, the latter’s hybrid lover Sevryn
fights to protect the two females with help from injured former warrior turned
trader Bregan. In the heat of the
battle, Bregan flees, but instead of killing Sevryn the Kobrer abruptly cease
fighting; they tell him their client broke the contract and he should seek the
King’s Assassin. Discussing what
happened with Rivergrace, Sevryn considers whether this affront came from
outlawed weapons maker Quendius as a first assault by his brutal army or the
Queen’s traitorous rival ild Fallen the Vaelinar. Changing their assumption from Nutmeg as the
target to Sevryn leads to a shocking conclusion that forces him and Rivergrace
to flee.
After a six year wait for The Elven Ways Book Three (see The Four Forges and The Dark Ferryman), series
fans will relish this exciting entry filled with
backstabbing (literally) political intrigue, a heroic lead pair on the run and
enemies with agendas to gain or retain power.
Loaded with action from the onset, King Of Assassins is a mesmerizing epic fantasy.
Harriet Klausner
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