Author: Laura Pauling
Publisher: Redpoint Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
No relationship expert ever said the way to get a guy to fall for you is to almost get him killed. Yup. It happened to me. After the most awkward reunion ever with Malcolm in Greece. But there’s more. Our families are mortal enemies. Did I mention he comes from a family of assassins? Talk about a relationship killer. Here’s where the life-changing stuff happens, because an enemy threatens both our families. I have one chance to convince them to work together. I strike dangerous deals and infiltrate the enemy on my most dangerous mission yet. But nothing, absolutely nothing prepares me for what happens. Can love survive the ultimate betrayal? Heart of an Assassin is a romantic mystery with more danger and suspense than A Spy Like Me. Savvy fights for her family and love while trying to stay alive.
Assassin's Heart
Author: Sarah Ahiers
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062363808
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
With shades of Game of Thrones and Romeo and Juliet, this richly imagined fantasy from debut author Sarah Ahiers is a tale of love, lies, and vengeance. Fans of Kristin Cashore and Rae Carson will devour the flawlessly crafted action and inventive world building. Seventeen-year-old Lea Saldana is a trained assassin. She was born into one of the nine clipper Families in the kingdom of Lovero who lawfully take lives for a price. As a member of the highest-ranking clan, loyalty to Family is valued above all, but that doesn't stop Lea from getting into a secret relationship with Val Da Via, a boy from a rival clan. Despite her better judgment, Lea has fallen in love with him; but she's confident she can anticipate any threat a mile away. Then she awakens one night to a house full of smoke. Although she narrowly escapes, she isn't able to save her Family as their home is consumed by flames. With horror, she realizes that Val and his Family are the only ones who could be responsible. Devastated over his betrayal and the loss of her clan, there's just one thing on her mind: making the Da Vias pay. The heart of this assassin craves revenge.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062363808
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
With shades of Game of Thrones and Romeo and Juliet, this richly imagined fantasy from debut author Sarah Ahiers is a tale of love, lies, and vengeance. Fans of Kristin Cashore and Rae Carson will devour the flawlessly crafted action and inventive world building. Seventeen-year-old Lea Saldana is a trained assassin. She was born into one of the nine clipper Families in the kingdom of Lovero who lawfully take lives for a price. As a member of the highest-ranking clan, loyalty to Family is valued above all, but that doesn't stop Lea from getting into a secret relationship with Val Da Via, a boy from a rival clan. Despite her better judgment, Lea has fallen in love with him; but she's confident she can anticipate any threat a mile away. Then she awakens one night to a house full of smoke. Although she narrowly escapes, she isn't able to save her Family as their home is consumed by flames. With horror, she realizes that Val and his Family are the only ones who could be responsible. Devastated over his betrayal and the loss of her clan, there's just one thing on her mind: making the Da Vias pay. The heart of this assassin craves revenge.
Mortal Heart
Author: Robin LaFevers
Publisher: Clarion Books
ISBN: 1328567672
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 501
Book Description
The powerful third book in Robin LaFever's critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling His Fair Assassins series perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Kristin Cashore, and Victoria Aveyard leaves Annith with a desperate decision to make that not only affects the future of Brittany, but the destiny of the god of Death Himself. In the powerful third book in Robin LaFever's critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling His Fair Assassins series, tensions between Brittany and Frace continue to rise as Annith watches her gifted sisters at the convent come and go, carrying out their dark dealings in the name of St. Mortain, patiently awaiting her own turn to serve Death. But her worst fears are realized when she discovers she is being groomed by the abbess as a Seeress, to be forever sequestered in the rock and stone womb of the convent. Feeling sorely betrayed, Annith decides to strike out on her own. She has spent her whole life training to be an assassin. Just because the convent has changed its mind, doesn't mean she has. Combining romance, action, and political intrigue, Mortal Heart delivers a breathtaking conclusion to the war between Brittany and France...for now.
Publisher: Clarion Books
ISBN: 1328567672
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 501
Book Description
The powerful third book in Robin LaFever's critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling His Fair Assassins series perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Kristin Cashore, and Victoria Aveyard leaves Annith with a desperate decision to make that not only affects the future of Brittany, but the destiny of the god of Death Himself. In the powerful third book in Robin LaFever's critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling His Fair Assassins series, tensions between Brittany and Frace continue to rise as Annith watches her gifted sisters at the convent come and go, carrying out their dark dealings in the name of St. Mortain, patiently awaiting her own turn to serve Death. But her worst fears are realized when she discovers she is being groomed by the abbess as a Seeress, to be forever sequestered in the rock and stone womb of the convent. Feeling sorely betrayed, Annith decides to strike out on her own. She has spent her whole life training to be an assassin. Just because the convent has changed its mind, doesn't mean she has. Combining romance, action, and political intrigue, Mortal Heart delivers a breathtaking conclusion to the war between Brittany and France...for now.
Thief's Cunning
Author: Sarah Ahiers
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062363859
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
The companion novel to Assassin’s Heart—an action-packed fantasy that Printz Award winner Laura Ruby said “will keep you turning the pages all night long”—Thief’s Cunning picks up eighteen years later and follows Allegra Saldana as she uncovers the secrets about the line of killers she descends from. Allegra has always had to look over her shoulder. As the niece of the infamous assassin Lea Saldana, Allegra is used to hiding from people who want her dead. Once the strongest clipper family in the Kingdom of Lovero, the Saldanas—or what’s left of them—are now the most hunted. Their number one enemy is the Da Vias, whose thirst for retaliation is almost two decades in the making. But lately Allegra’s getting fed up with everything being kept from her—including her parents’ identity. When she finally learns the truth about her family, though—that she’s a Da Via—her world crumbles. Feeling betrayed by the people she trusted the most, Allegra turns to Nev, a Traveler boy whose presence makes her feel alive in ways she’s only dreamed of. But getting caught up in Nev’s world has consequences Allegra never saw coming. In this dark and enthralling fantasy that fans of Sarah Maas and Leigh Bardugo will devour, one girl must decide if she’s destined to pay for the wrongs of her family’s past—whether Saldana or Da Via—or if the future is hers for the taking.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062363859
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
The companion novel to Assassin’s Heart—an action-packed fantasy that Printz Award winner Laura Ruby said “will keep you turning the pages all night long”—Thief’s Cunning picks up eighteen years later and follows Allegra Saldana as she uncovers the secrets about the line of killers she descends from. Allegra has always had to look over her shoulder. As the niece of the infamous assassin Lea Saldana, Allegra is used to hiding from people who want her dead. Once the strongest clipper family in the Kingdom of Lovero, the Saldanas—or what’s left of them—are now the most hunted. Their number one enemy is the Da Vias, whose thirst for retaliation is almost two decades in the making. But lately Allegra’s getting fed up with everything being kept from her—including her parents’ identity. When she finally learns the truth about her family, though—that she’s a Da Via—her world crumbles. Feeling betrayed by the people she trusted the most, Allegra turns to Nev, a Traveler boy whose presence makes her feel alive in ways she’s only dreamed of. But getting caught up in Nev’s world has consequences Allegra never saw coming. In this dark and enthralling fantasy that fans of Sarah Maas and Leigh Bardugo will devour, one girl must decide if she’s destined to pay for the wrongs of her family’s past—whether Saldana or Da Via—or if the future is hers for the taking.
Assassin's Heart
Author: J. A. Kazimer
Publisher: Epicenter Press
ISBN: 1603819762
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
After "Six," a CIA assassin, mistakenly kills the wrong man, she vows never to take another life. Now her superiors, having concluded the killing was intentional, are targeting her. Six creates a new identity as an ad exec, but the past finally catches up with her at a company retreat in Hawaii, where her former partner Ben has tracked her down. Will Ben be her savior or her assassin?
Publisher: Epicenter Press
ISBN: 1603819762
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
After "Six," a CIA assassin, mistakenly kills the wrong man, she vows never to take another life. Now her superiors, having concluded the killing was intentional, are targeting her. Six creates a new identity as an ad exec, but the past finally catches up with her at a company retreat in Hawaii, where her former partner Ben has tracked her down. Will Ben be her savior or her assassin?
Into the Heart of Darkness
Author: Jacques Pauw
Publisher: J. Ball Publishers
ISBN:
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
This books is the culmination of an investigation spanning several years into state sponsored apartheid death squads ...
Publisher: J. Ball Publishers
ISBN:
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
This books is the culmination of an investigation spanning several years into state sponsored apartheid death squads ...
Heart of an Assassin
Author: Laura Pauling
Publisher: Redpoint Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
No relationship expert ever said the way to get a guy to fall for you is to almost get him killed. Yup. It happened to me. After the most awkward reunion ever with Malcolm in Greece. But there’s more. Our families are mortal enemies. Did I mention he comes from a family of assassins? Talk about a relationship killer. Here’s where the life-changing stuff happens, because an enemy threatens both our families. I have one chance to convince them to work together. I strike dangerous deals and infiltrate the enemy on my most dangerous mission yet. But nothing, absolutely nothing prepares me for what happens. Can love survive the ultimate betrayal? Heart of an Assassin is a romantic mystery with more danger and suspense than A Spy Like Me. Savvy fights for her family and love while trying to stay alive.
Publisher: Redpoint Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
No relationship expert ever said the way to get a guy to fall for you is to almost get him killed. Yup. It happened to me. After the most awkward reunion ever with Malcolm in Greece. But there’s more. Our families are mortal enemies. Did I mention he comes from a family of assassins? Talk about a relationship killer. Here’s where the life-changing stuff happens, because an enemy threatens both our families. I have one chance to convince them to work together. I strike dangerous deals and infiltrate the enemy on my most dangerous mission yet. But nothing, absolutely nothing prepares me for what happens. Can love survive the ultimate betrayal? Heart of an Assassin is a romantic mystery with more danger and suspense than A Spy Like Me. Savvy fights for her family and love while trying to stay alive.
Female CEO's Ace Master
Author: San YangZhuZhu
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1649753764
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
Internet movie of the same name 2017.5.12, Edgee exclusive online! He was a super secret service agent and the king of the mercenary world. In order to protect her beautiful CEO fiancée, Ye Xiao became a super bodyguard, carrying out 24 hours of personal protection. Soaring through the nine heavens, sweeping through the city! The legend of a super bodyguard had appeared in the city.
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1649753764
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
Internet movie of the same name 2017.5.12, Edgee exclusive online! He was a super secret service agent and the king of the mercenary world. In order to protect her beautiful CEO fiancée, Ye Xiao became a super bodyguard, carrying out 24 hours of personal protection. Soaring through the nine heavens, sweeping through the city! The legend of a super bodyguard had appeared in the city.
Assassin's Game
Author: Ella Sheridan
Publisher: Ella Sheridan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
I’m the genius behind the keyboard, the man at my brothers’ backs when trouble comes calling. Killing might not have been my nature, but I learned to do what I had to, to survive. To keep them alive. Now, with everything going right, with my family finally happy, a new threat has risen. A shadow. A menace that could take it all away in a single breath. And not just from my family. From hers. Nix. One glance and I knew I’d walk through fire to make her see me, make her mine. Too bad she’s not willing to see inside of me. In a world where might makes right, we’re on different sides of the spectrum, but in this game of cat-and-mouse, it will take both of us to make it out alive. * Read the continuing series that’s been hailed as “sexy, gritty, thrilling!” by NYT Bestselling Author Lara Adrian. “Suspenseful, steamy, sizzling chemistry!” — Audiobook Fascination. “Brace yourself ’cause this story is going to grab you by the balls and not let up!” — GR Reviewer
Publisher: Ella Sheridan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
I’m the genius behind the keyboard, the man at my brothers’ backs when trouble comes calling. Killing might not have been my nature, but I learned to do what I had to, to survive. To keep them alive. Now, with everything going right, with my family finally happy, a new threat has risen. A shadow. A menace that could take it all away in a single breath. And not just from my family. From hers. Nix. One glance and I knew I’d walk through fire to make her see me, make her mine. Too bad she’s not willing to see inside of me. In a world where might makes right, we’re on different sides of the spectrum, but in this game of cat-and-mouse, it will take both of us to make it out alive. * Read the continuing series that’s been hailed as “sexy, gritty, thrilling!” by NYT Bestselling Author Lara Adrian. “Suspenseful, steamy, sizzling chemistry!” — Audiobook Fascination. “Brace yourself ’cause this story is going to grab you by the balls and not let up!” — GR Reviewer
Assassin's Prey
Author: Ella Sheridan
Publisher: Ella Sheridan
ISBN: 1733568638
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
“Assassin Levi Agozi has lived a brutal life, but at his core is a man of strength and honor—my favorite kind of hero. I have added a new autobuy author to my list and her name is Ella Sheridan!” –Lara Adrian, New York Times bestselling author I killed my first man at the age of twelve. I've been killing ever since. I thought it was all I lived for…until Abby. Until the woman I'd kidnapped became the woman I couldn't walk away from. She owns a piece of me I wouldn't take back, but the rest? The only way to protect her is to hold back the parts inside me that are too ugly to ever reveal. I'll keep her safe, even from me. And it works. We have the nights, and I hunt my way through the days. Alone. Until an attack reveals a threat we didn't see coming. One that could take away the dream I didn't realize I had. Everything. With her. I'm on the hunt of my life. My prey might run, but in this fight—for her, for us—they don't stand a chance. * ASSASSIN’S PREY is the second book of a duet. It is recommended that you read ASSASSIN’S MARK first to enjoy the full story.
Publisher: Ella Sheridan
ISBN: 1733568638
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
“Assassin Levi Agozi has lived a brutal life, but at his core is a man of strength and honor—my favorite kind of hero. I have added a new autobuy author to my list and her name is Ella Sheridan!” –Lara Adrian, New York Times bestselling author I killed my first man at the age of twelve. I've been killing ever since. I thought it was all I lived for…until Abby. Until the woman I'd kidnapped became the woman I couldn't walk away from. She owns a piece of me I wouldn't take back, but the rest? The only way to protect her is to hold back the parts inside me that are too ugly to ever reveal. I'll keep her safe, even from me. And it works. We have the nights, and I hunt my way through the days. Alone. Until an attack reveals a threat we didn't see coming. One that could take away the dream I didn't realize I had. Everything. With her. I'm on the hunt of my life. My prey might run, but in this fight—for her, for us—they don't stand a chance. * ASSASSIN’S PREY is the second book of a duet. It is recommended that you read ASSASSIN’S MARK first to enjoy the full story.
Chant
Author: George C. Chesbro
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1480476552
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Professional assassin and martial arts master Chant is about to go from hunter to hunted in this thriller from the author of the Mongo Mysteries. John “Chant” Sinclair is precise, patient, perfect. A highly trained killer with a mastery of martial arts, he’s able to slip in and out of any situation, in any disguise, all while maintaining absolute control. In a former life Chant was a soldier, but now he’s the world’s most wanted criminal, working for himself and taking only the jobs he wants. Governments want to either hire him or kill him. No matter the foe, Chant’s skills have made him untouchable . . . until now. Years ago, one man taught Chant to be a dealer of death, a warrior whose very name, Bai, strikes fear into the hearts of men. Now, Bai has been hired to take out his former protégé, and when master and student face off, only one will emerge victorious—and alive. Chant is the 1st book in the Chant Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1480476552
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Professional assassin and martial arts master Chant is about to go from hunter to hunted in this thriller from the author of the Mongo Mysteries. John “Chant” Sinclair is precise, patient, perfect. A highly trained killer with a mastery of martial arts, he’s able to slip in and out of any situation, in any disguise, all while maintaining absolute control. In a former life Chant was a soldier, but now he’s the world’s most wanted criminal, working for himself and taking only the jobs he wants. Governments want to either hire him or kill him. No matter the foe, Chant’s skills have made him untouchable . . . until now. Years ago, one man taught Chant to be a dealer of death, a warrior whose very name, Bai, strikes fear into the hearts of men. Now, Bai has been hired to take out his former protégé, and when master and student face off, only one will emerge victorious—and alive. Chant is the 1st book in the Chant Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.