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"Blood of Assassins is a brilliant and often beautiful piece of literature from one the most talented writers out there.
— Fantasy Faction
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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
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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
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Simply unputdownable ... the perfect mix of fantasy and mystery.
— Fantasy Book Review on Age of Assassins
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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This is one readers will find hard to put down.
— Booklist on Age of Assassins
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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