King of Assassins

By: Jenna Rhodes

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Paperback | 3 November 2015

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King of Assassins is the third novel in The Elven Ways, the spellbinding fantasy epic that began withThe Four Forges and The Dark Ferryman. The world of Kerith has reached a pivotal moment in its history, as rival factions are forced to band together against both known enemies and an unexpected invastion force.

Kerith has been bereft of magic since the end of the devastating wars that killed off the Mageborn, and destroyed all connections between the Gods and the many races native to the land. These nations managed to coexist until-exiled from their own world by a sorcerous act of war-the Vaelinars mysteriously appeared on Kerith.

But now the Vaelinars' war has followed them, ripping holes in the fabric of both universes. They stand at a dangerous threshold as old and new betrayals threaten the destinies of the peoples of two worlds.

Against this background of betrayal and ever-shifting alliances, two star-crossed lovers-the half-breed Sevryn and the orphaned, Goddess-touched Vaelinar, Rivergrace-must escape the fury of a desperate ruler. The Warrior Queen Lariel, having accidently revealed to Sevryn the forbidden powers that gained her the throne, has begun a vicious manhunt to destroy him.

In the midst of this chaos, Sevryn is charged with finding the King of Assassins-a quest that may consume him. And only Rivergrace has any hope of discovering the means to save both Sevryn and the world she loves.

Industry Reviews

Praise for The Elven Ways series:

"Sevryn Dardanon is not your typical elf. In fact, the world of Kerith is not your typical elf world...spectacular series debut...fresh variations on the standard epic fantasy tropes." --Publishers Weekly (for The Four Forges)

"Rhodes evokes an atmosphere of urgency in her series opener, set in a world of ever-shifting alliances and unforeseen dangers. Strong characters and a compelling story make this a good choice." --Library Journal

"The intricately plotted, character-driven saga of the Vaelinar's desperate struggles finds anchors in folklore and legend, appealing to fans of slower pacing and detailed worldbuilding." --Publishers Weekly (for The Dark Ferryman)

"Richly drawn settings and intricate plots." --Booklist

..".a fantastic epic fantasy in what looks like it will be a special series similar to the works of Tad Williams and other great epic fantasists. The key cast members are believable individuals with distinct personalities. Jenna Rhodes leaves enough threads for readers to look forward to the next tale, but in a paradox The Four Forges feels complete." --The Book Review Forum

"Rhodes has built a fully realized world with engaging characters with a dangerous manifest destiny. The characters are complex and real in perilous times and leave you waiting anxiously to see what is resolved. A bright beginning for a new light on the fantasy horizon." --ConNotations

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