Download or read book Silk Assassin written by Melissa Bell and published by Melissa Bell. This book was released on 2018-04-18 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only reason female assassins are in the minority, is that they are simply more adverse in not getting caught. Less interested in the infamy owned by the likes of their male counterparts, they are more interested in achieving their goals than claiming the glory. That's what makes them the most lethal of them all. Lisa Marie (Spitfire) Welch is one of the best at what she does. Able to emotionally detach herself from all and everything. Until she meets her next assignment.

Download or read book The Assassin s Gift written by Claire Leggett and published by Bantilly Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-06 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an imperial princess and an assassin, Lien lives by three rules: never disobey the emperor, never reveal her secret gift, and never trust a barbarian. When the emperor betroths her to the barbarian she’s sworn to kill, Lien is faced with an impossible decision. Disobedience means death, but how can she marry the enemy who murdered her parents? After being given the opportunity, it proves far harder to make her first kill than she expected—especially when the khan’s eyes are so full of compassion—therefore Lien travels from the pristine palace to the dusty, sparse steppes with the barbarians. She bides her time spying, vowing to destroy them and return home. Except after spending time with the tribe, she realises they are not the monsters the emperor portrayed them as. And the barbarian khan makes her feel a longing she never expected. With Lien torn between two worlds she must choose a side, expose her secret gift and finally kill to protect them. But will those she loves accept her when they know the truth? The Assassin’s Gift is a coming of age tale full of passion, treachery, and love. *** This book was previously published under the pen name Claire Boston ***

Download or read book The Blade from the Barrow written by Timothy J. R. Rains and published by Timothy J. R. Rains. This book was released on 2020-01-28 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hel herself won't stand in her way ... Hervor has been lied to her entire life. All along she thought she was a daughter of the proudest lineage. In truth, her father was the most reviled scoundrel on the face of Midgard. But infamy has its allures. Especially when she learns what's waiting for her. Vowing to claim her inheritance and carry on his name, Hervor sets a course for her father's tomb. It'll be a dangerous voyage, beset with terror and treachery. But there's no sea she won't cross ... and no village she won't burn. For buried with her father is a weapon of incredible power. A weapon feared by the greatest kings and the mightiest warriors. A sword called Tyrfing ...

Download or read book Risuko written by David Kudler and published by Stillpoint Digital Press. This book was released on 2016-06-15 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Samurai, assassins, warlords -- and a girl who likes to climb A historical coming-of-age tale of a young girl who is purchased away from her family to become an assassin. Can she come to terms with who she must be? Though Japan has been devastated by a century of civil war, Risuko just wants to climb trees. Growing up far from the battlefields and court intrigues, the fatherless girl finds herself pulled into a plot that may reunite Japan -- or may destroy it. She is torn from her home and what is left of her family, but finds new friends at a school that may not be what it seems. One of the students — or perhaps one of the teachers — is playing the kitsune. The mischievous fox spirit is searching for… something. What do they want? And what will they do to find it? Magical but historical, Risuko follows her along the first dangerous steps to discovering who she truly is. The first volume of the Seasons of the Sword series! Can one girl win a war? Kano Murasaki, called Risuko (Squirrel) is a young, fatherless girl, more comfortable climbing trees than down on the ground. Yet she finds herself enmeshed in a game where the board is the whole nation of Japan, where the pieces are armies, moved by scheming lords, and a single girl couldn't possibly have the power to change the outcome. Or could she? Historical adventure fiction appropriate for teen readers As featured in Kirkus, Foreword, and on the cover of Publishers Weekly! Tight, exciting, and thoughtful... The characters are nicely varied and all the pieces fit into place deftly. -- Kirkus Reviews Risuko is an artfully crafted novel that evokes a heavy sense of place and enchantment.... Risuko's development and evolution are fascinating to watch in this powerful and relentless coming-of-age adventure. -- Foreword Reviews (spotlight review) Vividly portrayed, flush with cultural detail, and smoothly written. -- BookLife

Download or read book Pheonix Overturns the World written by Dan KanFuHuaSanQian and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-06-10 with total page 1601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Xihe State rumour: Blue eyes covering the world! When she was born, her eyes were blue like the ocean. She was sent as a monster into the depths of the forest. The dignified young mistress of the Prime Minister's Estate had been of no interest to anyone for the past fifteen years. Fifteen years later, the empress had snuck in, the enemy had hunted him down and the emperor had set a trap, so there was no harm in it! [The Jun Family is powerful and has unlimited wealth. I will kill my enemies, fight the Queen, and harm the Emperor!] The Tian Family was heartless, turning their hands into clouds and dropping them into the deep abyss, what was there to fear?! She was born extraordinary. She changed her fate and was bathed in blood after she was reborn. When I kill her until the color changes in the mountains and rivers, the ghosts and deities will weep. I slaughter my way to the golden age of the dynasty! Rivers and mountains? If I overshadowed you, what would you do to me?! She was born to rule over the world!

Download or read book Assassin s Play Off written by Warren Murphy and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-01 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a brutal fight in the streets of New Jersey, Remo and Chiun find themselves in battle after battle. Their arch-enemy and fellow assassin, the Maestro of Mayhem known as Nuihc, is hoping to knock out his competition. It all comes to a boil in Chiun’s hometown in North Korea as the Destroyer finds himself in a fight to the death. Remo Williams is The Destroyer, an ex-cop who should be dead, but instead fights for the secret government law-enforcement organisation CURE. Trained in the esoteric martial art of Sinanju by his aged mentor, Chiun, Remo is America’s last line of defence. Breathlessly action-packed and boasting a winning combination of thrills, humour and mysticism, the Destroyer is one of the bestselling series of all time.

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Download or read book The Assassin s Lover written by Kathryne Kennedy and published by Author Kathryne Kennedy, LLC. This book was released on 2015-06-05 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the world of The Elven Lords, an assassin's life is turned upside down on a mission to kill Lieutenant Overon's daughter.

Download or read book The Complete Viper and the Urchin Series written by Celine Jeanjean and published by Celine Jeanjean. This book was released on 2021-10-08 with total page 3178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete, ten book box set of the quirky steampunk fantasy series by Celine Jeanjean. Enter the richly-imagined tropical world of Damsport and dive into rollicking adventures that are packed with unforgettable characters and snappy dialogue, served up with lashes of humour. DESCRIPTION OF BOOK 1: The Bloodless Assassin As a skinny, dreadlocked girl who grew up on the street making her living as a pickpocket, Rory isn’t exactly a prime candidate for swordmasters to take on as a student. Especially since she can’t pay them. So what’s a girl to do when she dreams of becoming a great sword fighter and adventurer? Blackmail an assassin into taking her as an apprentice, that’s what. Things don’t go according to plan, though. Rory’s new master, Longinus, has more eccentricities than a stray dog has fleas and he’s so frustrating to deal with, she frequently wants to bang her head against a brick wall. They have to put their arguments aside, though, when they both find themselves targeted by a plot aiming to destroy the city. Now not only does Rory have to figure out how to keep herself and Longinus alive, she also has to stop the conspiracy. An impossible task? It’s even harder with Longinus under the delusion that he’s the hero of the story. That would be funny, if it didn't make Rory want to throttle him. Follow along with Rory and Longinus’s unlikely friendship and see how on earth the two misfits get themselves out of trouble. Grab the complete series now. Keywords: Fantasy Books, Fantasy Omnibus, Top Rated Books, Omnibus Bundle, Fantasy Box Set, Epic Fantasy Books, Fantasy Omnibus Set, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy Bundle, Boxed Set, Fantasy Omnibus Collection, Best Rated Omnibus, Epic, Steampunk Books, Steampunk series, Best Rated Steampunk Books, Fantasy female lead, Fantasy female character, Fantasy Box Sets, Fantasy Series Box Set, Fantasy action adventure, quirky characters, banter, snarky fantasy, fantasy humor, Strong female lead, Free fantasy steampunk, free book, free novel, free books to read and download, free fantasy, free novel, snappy banter, funny fantasy, fantasy with strong female lead, magic, original world-building, free full length fantasy, humorous fantasy books, gaslamp fantasy, historical fantasy, humorous fantasy, funny fantasy, quirky fantasy, quirky characters, Fantasy female lead, Fantasy female character, fantasy female protagonist, fantasy strong female character, unlikely friendship, banter, snark, snarky, humour, alchemist, fantasy assassin, fun read, fast read. Perfect for fans of: Lindsay Buroker, Terry Pratchett, Gail Carriger, Shelley Adina, Joseph Lallo, Tilly Wallace, CJ Archer

Download or read book Calamity s Heir written by Timothy J. R. Rains and published by Timothy J. R. Rains. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an age of violence, when berserkers prowl the seas of Scandinavia, a new terror cleaves a path through the north ... After escaping my grandfather and a gruesome death-sentence, I need be on the first ship out of Hålogaland. If I can find a crew who hasn't heard I've got blood on my hands. The problem is up here in the Lofoten Isles everyone knows everyone. And I've got a reputation for trouble. The last thing any man wants at sea. But fear can a powerful motivator. And nothing seems to invoke fear like mentioning my father. My real father. I get a warning though, from a skipper that takes me on. I'm not to mention my father where we're going. It'll invoke fear alright. The kind that will get us killed. The thing is, I've grown proud of who my father was. I'm becoming more his daughter with every swing of my sword. I'm becoming like him. I can feel it. A destroyer. A savage. Like I said, I've got a reputation for trouble. And lately, everything I touch goes up in smoke.

Download or read book Assassin s Gambit written by Amy Raby and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vitala Salonius, champion of the warlike game of Caturanga, is as deadly as she is beautiful. She’s a trained assassin for the resistance, and her true play is for ultimate power. Using her charm and wit, she plans to seduce her way into the emperor’s bed and deal him one final, fatal blow, sparking a battle of succession that could change the face of the empire. As the ruler of a country on the brink of war and the son of a deposed emperor, Lucien must constantly be wary of an attempt on his life. But he’s drawn to the stunning Caturanga player visiting the palace. Vitala may be able to distract him from his woes for a while—and fulfill other needs, as well. Lucien’s quick mind and considerable skills awaken unexpected desires in Vitala, weakening her resolve to finish her mission. An assassin cannot fall for her prey, but Vitala’s gut is telling her to protect this sexy, sensitive man. Now she must decide where her heart and loyalties lie and navigate the dangerous war of politics before her gambit causes her to lose both Lucien and her heart for good.…

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Download or read book Jade Empire written by James Hogwood and published by Prima Games. This book was released on 2005 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join a battle of mythical proportions. ·Covers all 6 main characters and 12 allies, plus villains and colleagues ·Maps for every area reveal shrines, containers, and key locations ·Advanced training for the Martial, Weapon, Support, Transformation, and Magic fighting styles ·Comprehensive walkthroughs for each chapter, including every quest ·Follow the lofty path of the Open Palm, or tread the dark road of the Closed Fist ·Proven strategies for mastering every mini-game ·Detailed appendices feature complete info for all items and weapons

Download or read book Silk Steel written by Ariana Nash and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-10 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tormented dragon prince. A captured elven assassin. Duty demands they fight for their people but love has other plans. Eroan, one of the last elven assassins, lives for one purpose: kill the queen. He would have succeeded if not for her last line of defense: Prince Lysander. Now, captured and forced into the queen's harem, Eroan sees another opportunity. Why kill just the queen when he can kill them all? It would be simple, if not for the troubled and alluring dragon prince. A warrior, a killer, and something else... something Eroan finds himself inexplicably drawn to. Trapped in a life he despises, Lysander knows his time is running out. If the queen doesn't kill him for his failures, her enemies will. There's nothing left to live for, until an elf assassin almost kills him. A stubborn, prideful, fool of an elf who doesn't know when to quit. An elf who sparks a violent, forbidden desire in Lysander. If Lysander can't save himself, maybe he can save the elf and maybe, just maybe... one stubborn elf will be enough to bring down the queen before her reign brings death to them all. Complete Series Reading Order: Silk & Steel, Silk & Steel, #1 Iron & Fire, Silk & Steel, #2 Blood & Ice, Silk & Steel, #3 Also in this world: The Black Prince

Download or read book The Soul Thief written by Madeline Te Whiu and published by New Dawn Publishing. This book was released on 2023-10-31 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A VENGEFUL QUEEN. A SOUL-TETHERED BOND. A NEW EVIL RISING. Telium's greatest mistake has cost her more than she can bear. With the revered King of Thresiel dead, the fragile balance between kingdoms is crumbling, and she may be too broken to stop it. Now, the mission she lost everything to prevent is resurging. Her traitorous lover is gone, and someone far more menacing has stepped in to take his place. Forced before an unforgiving Queen to pay for her crimes, Telium is ordered to stop the rising rebellion. With her soul bonded to another, Telium faces a world of corruption, fickle gods and well-buried secrets. She must bargain with her life to protect her people, whatever the cost. In the thrilling second instalment, Madeline Te Whiu returns us to a world of heartbreak, deadly power and treacherous betrayal.

Download or read book The Black Orchid written by Celine Jeanjean and published by Celine Jeanjean. This book was released on 2020-11-01 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into this fun steampunk fantasy featuring quirky characters, snappy banter, and set in a world that's a cross between Victorian London and the tropics. An old friend drained of his blood. A shortage of black silk. Rory and Longinus face their greatest crisis yet. Longinus is besides himself. Someone has bought all the black silk in Damsport, so he has to make do with grey. Unacceptable, given that an assassin in grey is as ridiculous as a bulldog in culottes. Conspiracies don’t get more dire than this. Of course, there’s also the fact that Rory’s oldest friend has been found drained of his blood. And that clues seem to indicate that Myran has returned just as an important diplomat visits Damsport. Those clues take Rory and Longinus to a new brothel in town called the Black Orchid. That it’s decked in black silk proves that something nefarious is going on. That its clientele tends to disappear is mere confirmation of that fact. What is going on behind the brothel’s gilded doors? And more importantly, can Longinus get to their supply of silk? Dive into a captivating and fun adventure packed with quirky characters and snappy banter. Scroll back up and buy The Black Orchid now! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★“I absolutely adore this world, these characters, and the exciting stories that Ms Jeanjean weaves in this series. I devoured this one over the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it.” – Kate Sparkes, Goodreads. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★“It’s awesome, go read it.” – Sara Snider, Goodreads. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★“Overall, I honestly can’t recommend this series enough! Get to it!” Emily Wrayburn, Goodreads. The Black Orchid is book 2 in a complete 9 book steampunk fantasy series. Other books in the series: #1 The Bloodless Assassin #2 The Black Orchid #3 The Slave City #4 The Doll Maker #5 The White Hornet #6 The Shadow Palace #7 The Opium Smuggler #8 The Veiled War #9 The Rising Rooks Keywords: Fantasy Books, Top Rated Books, Epic Fantasy Books, Epic Fantasy, Steampunk Books, Best Rated Steampunk Books, Fantasy action adventure, quirky characters, banter, snarky fantasy, fantasy humor, Strong female lead, fantasy steampunk, snappy banter, funny fantasy, fantasy with strong female lead, magic, original world-building, full length fantasy, humorous fantasy books, steampunk, gaslamp fantasy, historical fantasy, humorous fantasy, funny fantasy, quirky fantasy, quirky characters, Fantasy female lead, Fantasy female character, fantasy female protagonist, fantasy strong female character, unlikely friendship, banter, snark, snarky, humour, alchemist, fantasy assassin, fun read, fast read. Perfect for fans of: Lindsay Buroker, Terry Pratchett, Gail Carriger, Shelley Adina, Joseph Lallo, Tilly Wallace, CJ Archer

Download or read book Assassin s Creed written by Oliver Bowden and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 2000 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collected together for the first time, all eight Assassin's Creed novels based on the phenomenally successful gaming series. Fans of the game will love these stories. Titles in this Collection include: Underworld, Unity, Black Flag, Forsaken, Revelations, The Secret Crusade, Brotherhood, Renaissance. The covert war between two secret organizations, the shadowy Templar Knights and the elite Order of Assassins, has been raging for millennia. Following the murder of his father and brothers, Ezio Auditore di Firenze is entrusted with an ancient Codex, the key to a conspiracy that goes back to centuries. Ezio must avenge the deaths of his kinsmen and in doing so fulfil his destiny, and live by the laws of the Assassin's Creed. Ezio's quest will test him to his limits. And in such treacherous times, conspiracy is everywhere, even within the ranks of the brotherhood itself . . . We work in the dark to serve the light. We are assassins.