Description
A cynical assassin struggles to keep his magic a secret as he navigates a world torn apart by a war 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...
Praise for The Wounded Kingdom: "Dead gods, dread magic, and a lead that feels like a breath of fresh air. Great fun."―Peter Newman, author of The Vagrant "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 Wild "The most interesting treatment of the fantasy assassin trope in a while, and an involving narrative in its own right."―RT Book Reviews The Wounded Kingdom
Age of Assassins
Blood of Assassins
King of Assassins For more from RJ Barker, check out: The Tide Child Trilogy
The Bone Ships
Call of the Bone Ships
Author: Rj Barker
Publisher: Orbit
Published: 02/13/2018
Pages: 480
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.30d
ISBN13: 9780316466547
ISBN10: 0316466549
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Fantasy | Epic
- Fiction | Action & Adventure
- Fiction | Fantasy | Action & Adventure
Praise for The Wounded Kingdom: "Dead gods, dread magic, and a lead that feels like a breath of fresh air. Great fun."―Peter Newman, author of The Vagrant "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 Wild "The most interesting treatment of the fantasy assassin trope in a while, and an involving narrative in its own right."―RT Book Reviews The Wounded Kingdom
Age of Assassins
Blood of Assassins
King of Assassins For more from RJ Barker, check out: The Tide Child Trilogy
The Bone Ships
Call of the Bone Ships
Author: Rj Barker
Publisher: Orbit
Published: 02/13/2018
Pages: 480
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.30d
ISBN13: 9780316466547
ISBN10: 0316466549
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Fantasy | Epic
- Fiction | Action & Adventure
- Fiction | Fantasy | Action & Adventure
About the Author
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.