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The Assassin's Cunning
A Fantasy Novel by Scott Marlowe
Book 2 of the Assassin Without a Name Series
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Sword and Sorcery,
- Assassin Fantasy,
- Fantasy Espionage,
- Political Intrigue,
- Antihero
This book is for you if you're into...
- Assassins pulled into deadly bargains with powerful enemies
- Secret societies and artifact mysteries with city-shaking stakes
- Morally gray antiheroes making impossible choices
A ruthless assassin. A dangerous bargain. A city on the brink of chaos.
For the Assassin Without a Name, survival means staying one step ahead of enemies and rivals alike. But when the cunning and relentless Gwendolyn Goddard makes him an offer he can't refuse, he's drawn into a deadly game of deception, murder, and high-stakes intrigue.
Tasked with eliminating a key rival within the Progressive Society, the Nameless Assassin must navigate treacherous alliances, evade the relentless Black Guard, and unravel the mystery of an artifact that could change the city's fate forever.
As old grudges ignite and shadows lengthen, the Assassin Without a Name faces an impossible choice that could cost him everything.
Perfect for fans of gritty sword and sorcery fantasy, fast-paced action, and morally complex antiheroes, The Assassin's Cunning is a thrilling tale of espionage, betrayal, and the fine line between survival and honor.
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