{"product_id":"9781982124458","title":"House of Assassins","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eCorreia, Larry\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\/25\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eMass-market Paperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECOND ENTRY IN LARRY CORREIA'S BEST-SELLING EPIC FANTASY SERIES, SAGA OF THE FORGOTTEN WARRIOR. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAshok Vadal was once a member of the highest caste in all of Lok. As a Protector, he devoted his life to upholding the Law, rooting out those who still practiced the old ways and delivering swift justice with his ancestor blade Angruvadal. None was more merciless than he in stamping out the lingering belief in gods and demons among the casteless. His brutality was legendary and celebrated.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e But soon Ashok learned that his life to that point had been a lie. He himself, senior member of the Protector Order, was casteless. He had been nothing more than an unwitting pawn in a political game. His world turned upside down and finding himself on the wrong side of the Law, he began a campaign of rebellion, war, and destruction unlike any Lok had ever seen.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Thera had been first daughter of Vane. A member of the Warrior Order, she had spent her life training for combat. Until a strange sight in the heavens appeared one day. Thera was struck by lighting and from that day forward she heard the Voice. A reluctant prophet with the power to see into the future, she fought alongside Ashok Vadal and his company of men known as the Sons of the Black Sword until a shapeshifting wizard with designs on her powers of precognition spirited her away. He holds her prisoner in the House of Assassins.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ashok Vadal and the Sons of the Black Sword march to rescue Thera. With his sword Angruvadal, Ashok was unstoppable. But Angruvadal is gone, shattered to pieces on the demon possessed husk of a warrior. Now, Ashok must fight without the aid of the magic blade for the first time. Thera’s life depends on it.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e But there is much more at risk in the continent of Lok. Strange forces are working behind the scenes. Ashok Vadal and the Sons of the Black Sword are caught up in a game they do not fully understand, with powerful forces allied against them.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ashok no longer knows what to believe. He is beginning to think perhaps the gods really do exist.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e If so, he’s warned them to stay out of his way.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e They would do well to listen.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout \u003ci\u003eHouse of Assassins\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “Correia piles on the intrigue, action, and cliffhangers in the invigorating second Saga of the Forgotten Warrior epic fantasy. . . . Correia also weaves in elements that question the value of belief and the cost of giving authority to those who find more profit in preying on the weak. . . . Brisk fight scenes, lively characters, and plenty of black humor continue to make this series a real pleasure.”—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout prequel \u003ci\u003eSon of the Black Sword:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This book has everything I like in fantasy: intense action scenes, evil in horrifying array, good struggling against the darkness, and most of all people—gorgeously flawed human beings faced with horrible moral choices that force them to question and change and grow.\"—Jim Butcher, creator of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling Dresden Files\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Best-selling fantasy author Correia casts a compelling spell with this India-influenced series opener. . . . Correia skillfully sets in motion this story of plots within plots, revealing complex, sympathetic characters and black-hearted villains with equal detail and insight. Full of action, intrigue, and wry humor, this exciting series launch promises many more thrills to come.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Fans who like Correia’s fast-moving style will be pleased with the plethora of action scenes, and epic fantasy readers interested in delving into a new universe should be equally satisfied.  A solid choice for admirers of Brent Weeks and Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn series.\"—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Correia is, above all, a storyteller, and he weaves a unique and entertaining tale. Without question, his action sequences pop on the page, his magic system has a nice wrinkle, and he has the foundations laid out for some excellent character growth as the series continues. . . . [A] definite hit.\"—\u003ci\u003eBookreporter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"The lore here is fascinating and well told. I enjoyed learning the history of the world and the legend of Ramrowan. The politics are just complicated enough to feel real without being too difficult to follow. Where the book truly shines, however, is in the characters. All are well drawn and distinctively voiced.\"—\u003ci\u003eSFCrowsnest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “I loved the book, it was great, fast paced, with wonderful characters, and also a lot of wonderful scenes that screamed to be painted.”—Larry Elmore, legendary, award-winning artist, and cover artist for \u003ci\u003eSon of the Black Sword.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eSon of the Black Sword: Saga of the Forgotten Warri\u003c\/i\u003eor tells of what happens after the war with the gods, when demons were cast out and fell to the world to nearly destroy these unstoppable beasts until the gods sent a hero to save them. Centuries have passed since this event and the people have regulated these events to legend. One Ashok has been chosen to be a protector with a powerful weapon in hand, uncovering those who still practice old ways and are potential dangers to the order - but when he discovers all his efforts have been based on a lie, everything's about to change. A powerful epic fantasy evolves into a solid, compelling read.\"—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the Urban Fantasy of Larry Corre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eia:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “[A] no-holds-barred all-out page turner that is part science fiction, part horror, and an absolute blast to read.”—\u003ci\u003eBookreporter.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “A gun person who likes science fiction—or, heck, anyone who likes science fiction—will enjoy [these books]. . . The plotting is excellent, and Correia makes you care about the characters…I read both books without putting them down except for work . . . so whaddaya waitin’ for? Go and buy some . . . for yourself and for stocking stuffers.”—Massad Ayoob\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “This lighthearted, testosterone-soaked sequel to 2009's \u003ci\u003eMonster Hunter International\u003c\/i\u003e will delight fans of action horror with elaborate weaponry, hand-to-hand combat, disgusting monsters, and an endless stream of blood and body parts.”—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMonster Hunter Vendetta\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Baen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46643514441983,"sku":"9781982124458","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/Jacket_b4746d3a-8cc2-4f0c-86d2-07e7706c03c4.jpg?v=1753292418","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9781982124458","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}