The library holds not only hidden knowledge but also the most unsettling secret the world has ever known, a secret the Templars hope to use to control humankind's destiny. Five keys are needed to access the library—to find them, Ezio must travel to the troubled city of Constantinople, where a growing army of Templars threatens to destabilize the Ottoman Empire. Walking in the footsteps of his predecessor, Altaïr, Ezio must defeat the Templars for the final time. The stakes have never been higher, and what started as a pilgrimage has become a race against time . . .
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"The final chapter of Ezio Auditore's life not only as an Assassin, but as a man who wishes to finally find the peace he has been searching for for most of his life. I found this book a little more fulfilling than the game, but ultimately, both give Ezio the ending he deserves at long last."
— Bea (4 out of 5 stars)
" The Assassins Creed books are pretty much the script to the games, but aside from this this book gives the reader the feeling that you are EZio Auditorie da Firenze. From taking down guards silently to setting boats on fire with a flamethrower this book is a thoroughly enjoyable read. "
— Henry, 2/10/2014" Wow, just wow. There is no word that can describe this book. I've never played the games but the books just want to make me play. The ending was sad though "
— Eloise, 1/29/2014" Great book, but sad that Ezio's story has come to an end. He's a great character. "
— Meredith, 1/20/2014" 4.5 Stars, By far my favorite of the first 4 Assassin's Creed books. "
— Greg, 1/20/2014" (view spoiler)[Ezio died. I am so incredibly sad. (hide spoiler)] "
— Mart, 1/14/2014" I actually played this game. As much I want to buy and read this, maybe I will buy it but not read it, why? Because it's just the same story. "
— Danyka, 12/17/2013" Another good video game tie in, which fleshed out the plot of the game. Actually made a little more sense to me have completed the game. Again, one for gamers rather than anyone looking for a historical Templar novel. "
— Jane, 12/13/2013" I absolutely loved it! I've read all the previous books and the ending of Relavations was quite sad. All good things comes to an end! "
— Duan, 10/12/2013" Is one of the most beautiful thing I read "
— Ezio, 9/21/2013" Usually I don't read novels based on video games. Bowden is one of the few who used the mysterious and fascinating history of the Hashasheen "assassins" to create a historically valid fiction story. "
— Ù…Øمد, 7/11/2013" I read this book under a recommendation not expecting to like it, but I genuinely really enjoyed it! You see the game and think its all about shooting and whatnot but the book has a deeper meaning beyond that, really enjoyed it :) "
— Sharmina, 2/25/2013" The beginning was slow, but once Ezio begins his journey of finding the keys to open a special library, then it gets going. Love the ending where he was able to love, have a family and live a normal life... "
— Ayesha, 12/21/2012" Had to read this for work. Not too bad, I didn't get to read the earlier books and I don't play the video games. But the story moved quickly enough on its own. "
— Cassandra, 11/17/2012" im a huge fan of the game series. And this shows a nice and stronger story about ezio. only thing is a few bits can drag on. otherwise great book. "
— Tugggermuts, 11/2/2012" thriller, very touching to finding the truth about the brotherhood "
— Steven, 10/28/2012" This book is a awesome book! full of action and it is full of action. It is really easy to read and it is very easy to follow. The book has a lot of nice parts that make me feel excited and hyper. "
— Nicholas, 6/5/2012" Pretty good book, but i prefer the game :P "
— Adam, 4/14/2012Oliver Bowden is a pseudonym for Anton Gill, contemporary European history specialist and author of over thirty books, including Art Lover, The Great Escape, An Honourable Defeat, The Sacred Scroll, and the Assassin’s Creed series. He was educated at Chigwell School and Clare College, Cambridge. Prior to becoming a writer, he worked in theater, for the Arts Council, and for the BBC. He lives in London and Paris.
Gildart Jackson’s acting credits span the stage and screen. He is most often recognized for his roles as Gideon on Charmed and Simon Prentiss on General Hospital. He has also starred in numerous television shows, including CSI and Vegas, and he played the lead in the highly acclaimed independent feature film You, directed by his wife, Melora Hardin.