Blood of Assassins

By: RJ Barker

Narrated by: Joe Jameson

A cynical assassin struggles to keep his magic a secret as he navigates a world torn apart by a war between three kings 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.

Critic reviews

"Blood of Assassins is a brilliant and often beautiful piece of literature from one the most talented writers out there."—Fantasy Faction

"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 on Age of Assassins

"Dead gods, dread magic, and a lead that feels like a breath of fresh air. Great fun."—Peter Newman, author of The Vagrant on Age of Assassins

"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 on Age of Assassins

"Simply unputdownable ... the perfect mix of fantasy and mystery."—Fantasy Book Review on Age of Assassins

"With an original, immersive world that wouldn't let me go and a pair of assassins worth rooting for, Age of Assassins is a pleasure to read. I can't wait for more!"—Melissa Caruso, author of The Tethered Mage on Age of Assassins

"A dark-humored game of cat and mouse between assassins with traitors on all sides."—David Dalglish, author of the Shadowdance series on Age of Assassins

"Age of Assassins builds 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."—Jen Williams, author of The Copper Promise on Age of Assassins

"Age of Assassins is a beguiling story of action and intrigue combined with a poignancy and humor that are as sharp as any blade."—Jon Skovron, author of Hope and Red on Age of Assassins

"Barker undercuts the standard fantasy cliche of the badass lone assassin ... The most interesting treatment of the fantasy assassin trope in a while, and an involving narrative in its own right."—RT Book Reviews on Age of Assassins

"This is one readers will find hard to put down."—Booklist on Age of Assassins

"Age of Assassins is one of the greatest debuts of the year, and RJ Barker is an author to look out for."—Book Nest on Age of Assassins

enjoyable

Liked the story. Sections were a bit slow but overall well done. Pick this up for a fun weekend listen.

Five years later...

The story of Girton continues. He has been fighting around the world with his master for five years, and now has some back to see his friend, King Rufra, only to be swept back into the political maneuverings of the kingdom.

This character is interesting because he's flawed, and is being torn in several directions by magic and duty. He makes mistakes. He gives in to the tug of power. But his heart is (mostly) in the right place.

Joe Jameson does an excellent narration of the audiobook. Plenty of violence, no sex, no foul language.

Now on to the third book. "One my master, two my master..."

Pleasant and Enjoyable.

I picked this up after listening to the first book.

The devolving characters and their relationships are powerfully written.

Joe Jameson’s performance is great as always.

slow but worth it

most of the book was kind of slow but I still loved it when it picked up despite it being slow it still managed to be good

Still great

Not quite as enjoyable as the first due to Girton being annoying at times but still amazing and quite addicting