Sample
  • Assassin's Quest

  • The Farseer Trilogy, Book 3
  • By: Robin Hobb
  • Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
  • Length: 37 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (10,023 ratings)

Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks, and podcasts.
You will get an email reminder before your trial ends.
Audible Plus auto-renews for $7.95/mo after 30 days. Upgrade or cancel anytime.

Assassin's Quest

By: Robin Hobb
Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
Try for $0.00

$7.95 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $25.79

Buy for $25.79

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.

Publisher's summary

From an extraordinary voice in fantasy comes the stunning conclusion to the Farseer Trilogy, as FitzChivalry confronts his destiny as the catalyst who holds the fate of the kingdom of the Six Duchies...and the world itself.

King Shrewd is dead at the hands of his son Regal. As is Fitz - or so his enemies and friends believe. But with the help of his allies and his beast magic, he emerges from the grave, deeply scarred in body and soul. The kingdom also teeters toward ruin: Regal has plundered and abandoned the capital, while the rightful heir, Prince Verity, is lost to his mad quest - perhaps to death. Only Verity's return - or the heir his princess carries - can save the Six Duchies. But Fitz will not wait. Driven by loss and bitter memories, he undertakes a quest: to kill Regal. The journey casts him into deep waters, as he discovers wild currents of magic within him - currents that will either drown him or make him something more than he was.

Catch up with the rest of the Farseer trilogy.
©1999 Robin Hobb (P)2010 Tantor

Critic reviews

"An enthralling conclusion to this superb trilogy, displaying an exceptional combination of originality, magic, adventure, character, and drama." ( Kirkus)

Featured Article: 16 of the Best Fantasy Authors Ever


There is no feeling quite like falling in love with a great fantasy listen, doing a little digging, and joyfully discovering that the author has an extensive catalog of audiobooks for you to dive right into. Fantasy as a genre is particularly blessed with a wealth of diverse authors writing all different kinds of stories. From classic epics to standalone novels that were published in the last few years, it's the perfect genre for losing yourself in a full day’s worth of listening. These brilliant fantasy authors will transport you to another world—whether a parallel universe or a post-apocalyptic version of Earth.

What listeners say about Assassin's Quest

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    6,607
  • 4 Stars
    2,321
  • 3 Stars
    776
  • 2 Stars
    204
  • 1 Stars
    115
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    6,712
  • 4 Stars
    1,650
  • 3 Stars
    355
  • 2 Stars
    49
  • 1 Stars
    30
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    5,710
  • 4 Stars
    1,933
  • 3 Stars
    769
  • 2 Stars
    249
  • 1 Stars
    136

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Loved this trilogy!

I often found that my commute had ended too soon while listening to these stories. Going on to The Tawny Man series!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful Epic!

I enjoyed this story.. it was sweeping, exciting. I heard all 3 books and got carried along on an amazing journey for hours.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars

Absolutely great. But...

Well delivered. Great performance. I suspect it might have even inspired George R R Martin's stories.
BUT, I'm just so weary of English authors' muted, grey endings. That's what this is.
Hobb does a great job throughout the books of exploring the various values of being both a raw animal and a socialized human. I think few writers have done that so well. I say that as a professional behavioral trainer (just in case you're reading this Robin). As much as I might deny it, it most likely has to do with my American socialization.
I absolutely appreciate that the story exemplifies the nature of sacrifice. We need more of that in both our stories as well as our political discord. What rubs me the wrong way however, is that for all of Hobb's observations about individuation and tapping the core self, it still ends with a note of dutiful English class acceptance. I think it justifies the ideals that make servants feel righteous in subjugating themselves to those with a bloodline.
As a side note (also classically English) Hobb spends a painstaking amount of time building up the pain, suffering, and failure of Fitz Chivalry, but she affords precious little time to sum up the rewards of his efforts. All three books are concluded in 1.5 short chapters that don't really fully address the raiders, the forged, or the lingering social ramifications that she spends so much time developing.
Again, while I congratulate Hobb for her detail and appreciate the piece as a whole, I feel like the reader is abandoned at the end.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Awesome trilogy, starting Liveship Traders now!

Nothing better than finding out the amazing trilogy you're *reading* is the first in a trilogy of trilogies!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

great fantasy


the perfect narrator I was unsure of at first. the preview doesn't do him justice at all, the voice is absolutely that of Fitz shivalry. I only wish that I could hear Paul read me the trawney man series as well, as I can't imagine any voice doing it the justice his would have. I am torn now between continuing the great fantasy series with the wrong narrator or finding a new series with the perfect voice.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Great end!

This book brought a great end to what looks to be just the beginning chapter of Fritz’s story. I look forward to finishing the rest!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

The Farseer series is a great read.

Robin Hobb has a great way of punishing Fitz Chivalry and tells a great story.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

good, drawn out but good

the middle of this book seems to last forever but it is still beautifully written and a joy to read

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Still Love Robin Hobb

Would you consider the audio edition of Assassin's Quest to be better than the print version?

I thouroughly Loved listening to all of the books in this series

What was one of the most memorable moments of Assassin's Quest?

The final confrontation with Regal! Loved what she did with that.

Which scene was your favorite?

When he was in the skill city

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Great third book

I had seen a review here that was negative and I don't know what book they read/heard but this book was consistent and had a reasonable ending. Not huge warm fuzzies ending and not to sad either, it worked.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!