{"product_id":"9780356508542","title":"Age of Assassins","description":"Author: RJ Barker\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780356508542\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Little Brown\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 08 Aug 2017\u003cbr\u003ePages: 432\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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!***\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026lt;font size=\"+2\"\u0026gt;\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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTO CATCH AN ASSASSIN, USE AN ASSASSIN...\u0026lt;\/font\u0026gt;\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e***SHORTLISTED FOR THE DAVID GEMMELL AWARDS 2018***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e***SHORTLISTED FOR THE KITSCHIE AWARDS 2018***\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Simply unputdownable . . . the perfect mix of fantasy and mystery' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFantasy Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Wounded Kingdom trilogy begins with AGE OF ASSASSINS, continues with BLOOD OF ASSASSINS and will continue with KING OF ASSA","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46697694855326,"sku":"ADS-9780356508542","price":22.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780356508542.jpg?v=1775718652","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780356508542","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}