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Blood of Assassins

(The Wounded Kingdom Book 2) To save a king, kill a king...
By RJ Barker
Series: The Wounded Kingdom
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Blood of Assassins by RJ Barker is a gripping fantasy novel where Girton Club-Foot, once an apprentice, must navigate a politically unstable realm teetering on the brink of war. Set five years after its predecessor, the story follows Girton as he returns to his homeland, blending intrigue, action, and complex character development, challenging him to confront past alliances and enemies. RJ Barker crafts a rich, immersive world filled with danger and mystery, as Girton grapples with his role and relationships in this tumultuous landscape.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thrilling tales of adventure, intrigue, and complex character dynamics in a richly detailed fantasy world. You'll be captivated by the protagonist's struggle with morality and loyalty, set against a backdrop of political upheaval and danger. Fans of swordplay, magic, and deep world-building will likely find this an exciting read.

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Blood of Assassins

After Age of Assassins, three kings now war over one crown and the assassin Girton Club-foot must protect his friend, the rightful king Rufra, from enemies within and without. This debut epic fantasy trilogy, the Wounded Kingdom, features a cast of assassins, knights and fools which will delight any fan of Brent Weeks, David Dalglish or Robin Hobb.

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Look out for The Bone Ships, the start of a new series by RJ Barker!

'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 Wyld

TO SAVE A KING, KILL A KING . . .

The assassin Girton Club-foot and his master have returned to Maniyadoc in hope of finding sanctuary, but death, as always, dogs Girton's heels. The place he knew no longer exists.

War rages across Maniyadoc, with three kings claiming the same crown - and one of them is Girton's old friend Rufra. Girton finds himself hurrying to uncover a plot to murder Rufra on what should be the day of the king's greatest victory. But while Girton deals with threats inside and outside Rufra's war encampment, he can't help wondering if his greatest enemy hides beneath his own skin.

Praise for this trilogy:

'Outstanding . . . Kept me reading well into the early hours of the morning'
James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost

'Dead gods, dread magic, and a lead that feels like a breath of fresh air. Great fun'
Peter Newman, author of The Vagrant

'Readers will appreciate Barker's complex mythology and smoothly flowing plot'
Publishers Weekly

'Riddled with intrigue and dangerous magic, this is a hugely enjoyable debut'
Jennifer Williams, author of The Copper Promise

'A dark-humoured game of cat and mouse between assassins, with traitors on all sides'
David Dalglish, author of the Shadowdance series

The Wounded Kingdom trilogy begins with Age of Assassins, continues with Blood of Assassins and will continue with King of Assassins.

Series: The Wounded Kingdom

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356508573

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 464

Collections

Fantasy Fiction General Fiction RJ Barker Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: The Wounded Kingdom

About the Author

RJ Barker lives in Leeds with his wife, son and 'a collection of questionable taxidermy'. He grew up reading whatever he could get his hands on, and having played in a rock band before deciding he was a rubbish musician, RJ returned to his first love, fiction, to find he is rather better at that. As well as his debut epic fantasy series, the Wounded Kingdom trilogy (Age of Assassins, Blood of Assassins and King of Assassins) RJ has written short stories and historical scripts which have been performed across the country. He has the sort of flowing locks any cavalier would be proud of. RJ's novel The Bone Ships is the winner of the British Fantasy Society's Best Novel, aka the Robert Holdstock Award.

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