Author: Kiersten White
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
ISBN: 9780007491643
Category : Sisters
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Two orphaned sisters who work as an assassin and psychic for a shady organisation hatch a plan to escape their situation.
Sister Assassin
Author: Kiersten White
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
ISBN: 9780007491643
Category : Sisters
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Two orphaned sisters who work as an assassin and psychic for a shady organisation hatch a plan to escape their situation.
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
ISBN: 9780007491643
Category : Sisters
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Two orphaned sisters who work as an assassin and psychic for a shady organisation hatch a plan to escape their situation.
The Blind Assassin
Author: Margaret Atwood
Publisher: Emblem Editions
ISBN: 1551994941
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
“Ten days after the war ended, my sister Laura drove a car off a bridge.” These words are spoken by Iris Chase Griffen, married at eighteen to a wealthy industrialist but now poor and eighty-two. Iris recalls her far from exemplary life, and the events leading up to her sister’s death, gradually revealing the carefully guarded Chase family secrets. Among these is “The Blind Assassin,” a novel that earned the dead Laura Chase not only notoriety but also a devoted cult following. Sexually explicit for its time, it was a pulp fantasy improvised by two unnamed lovers who meet secretly in rented rooms and seedy cafés. As this novel-within-a-novel twists and turns through love and jealousy, self-sacrifice and betrayal, so does the real narrative, as both move closer to war and catastrophe. Margaret Atwood’s Booker Prize-winning sensation combines elements of gothic drama, romantic suspense, and science fiction fantasy in a spellbinding tale.
Publisher: Emblem Editions
ISBN: 1551994941
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
“Ten days after the war ended, my sister Laura drove a car off a bridge.” These words are spoken by Iris Chase Griffen, married at eighteen to a wealthy industrialist but now poor and eighty-two. Iris recalls her far from exemplary life, and the events leading up to her sister’s death, gradually revealing the carefully guarded Chase family secrets. Among these is “The Blind Assassin,” a novel that earned the dead Laura Chase not only notoriety but also a devoted cult following. Sexually explicit for its time, it was a pulp fantasy improvised by two unnamed lovers who meet secretly in rented rooms and seedy cafés. As this novel-within-a-novel twists and turns through love and jealousy, self-sacrifice and betrayal, so does the real narrative, as both move closer to war and catastrophe. Margaret Atwood’s Booker Prize-winning sensation combines elements of gothic drama, romantic suspense, and science fiction fantasy in a spellbinding tale.
Holy Sister
Author: Mark Lawrence
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101988924
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
The searing conclusion of the thrilling epic fantasy trilogy that saw a young girl trained by an arcane order of nuns grow into the fiercest of warriors... They came against her as a child. Now they face the woman. The ice is advancing, the Corridor narrowing, and the empire is under siege from the Scithrowl in the east and the Durns in the west. Everywhere, the emperor’s armies are in retreat. Nona Grey faces the final challenges that must be overcome if she is to become a full sister in the order of her choice. But it seems unlikely that she and her friends will have time to earn a nun’s habit before war is on their doorstep. Even a warrior like Nona cannot hope to turn the tide of war. The shiphearts offer strength that she might use to protect those she loves, but it’s a power that corrupts. A final battle is coming in which she will be torn between friends, unable to save them all. A battle in which her own demons will try to unmake her. A battle in which hearts will be broken, lovers lost, thrones burned.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101988924
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
The searing conclusion of the thrilling epic fantasy trilogy that saw a young girl trained by an arcane order of nuns grow into the fiercest of warriors... They came against her as a child. Now they face the woman. The ice is advancing, the Corridor narrowing, and the empire is under siege from the Scithrowl in the east and the Durns in the west. Everywhere, the emperor’s armies are in retreat. Nona Grey faces the final challenges that must be overcome if she is to become a full sister in the order of her choice. But it seems unlikely that she and her friends will have time to earn a nun’s habit before war is on their doorstep. Even a warrior like Nona cannot hope to turn the tide of war. The shiphearts offer strength that she might use to protect those she loves, but it’s a power that corrupts. A final battle is coming in which she will be torn between friends, unable to save them all. A battle in which her own demons will try to unmake her. A battle in which hearts will be broken, lovers lost, thrones burned.
An Assassin’s Path
Author: Kaylah Keys
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664178260
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
War broke out years ago, fighting for land and the rights to be ruler of the new land. Akatila Ray and her friends are the only thing that stands between good and bad, they are what holds the key to the war. Akatila is a shapeshifter assassin who was taken captive for a few months and learns more than she wanted to know, she must fight her way out and rejoin with her friends and family. She learns that there sometimes are secrets that do not need to be shared and others that do, however with secrets comes betrayal. Betrayal leads down to war, does she have the courage to stand up or will she fall to the secrets, betrayal, and war?
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664178260
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
War broke out years ago, fighting for land and the rights to be ruler of the new land. Akatila Ray and her friends are the only thing that stands between good and bad, they are what holds the key to the war. Akatila is a shapeshifter assassin who was taken captive for a few months and learns more than she wanted to know, she must fight her way out and rejoin with her friends and family. She learns that there sometimes are secrets that do not need to be shared and others that do, however with secrets comes betrayal. Betrayal leads down to war, does she have the courage to stand up or will she fall to the secrets, betrayal, and war?
Nightshade
Author: Jennifer Pierce-Gaeta
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781679229770
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Zoey was a sweet little girl until her life takes a drastic twist at the tender age of five. During her birthday party, an attack on her mother, Queen Elise, changes her fate forever. Designated by her mother's decree as the court assassin Zoey is sent away to learn the arts of death and stealth. Years later, she is summoned home to protect her older sister who is not quite what she seems. There is a beast in the castle and she knows no mercy. With secrets swirling around and lies being revealed, Zoey will have to choose which path she will take. Will she step into her role as the court assassin, or will she rebel?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781679229770
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Zoey was a sweet little girl until her life takes a drastic twist at the tender age of five. During her birthday party, an attack on her mother, Queen Elise, changes her fate forever. Designated by her mother's decree as the court assassin Zoey is sent away to learn the arts of death and stealth. Years later, she is summoned home to protect her older sister who is not quite what she seems. There is a beast in the castle and she knows no mercy. With secrets swirling around and lies being revealed, Zoey will have to choose which path she will take. Will she step into her role as the court assassin, or will she rebel?
The Assassin's Gift
Author: Claire Leggett
Publisher: Bantilly Publishing
ISBN: 1925696499
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
As an imperial princess and an assassin, Lien lives by three rules: never disobey the emperor, never reveal her secret gift, and never trust a barbarian. When the emperor betroths her to the barbarian she’s sworn to kill, Lien is faced with an impossible decision. Disobedience means death, but how can she marry the enemy who murdered her parents? After being given the opportunity, it proves far harder to make her first kill than she expected—especially when the khan’s eyes are so full of compassion—therefore Lien travels from the pristine palace to the dusty, sparse steppes with the barbarians. She bides her time spying, vowing to destroy them and return home. Except after spending time with the tribe, she realises they are not the monsters the emperor portrayed them as. And the barbarian khan makes her feel a longing she never expected. With Lien torn between two worlds she must choose a side, expose her secret gift and finally kill to protect them. But will those she loves accept her when they know the truth? The Assassin’s Gift is a coming of age tale full of passion, treachery, and love. *** This book was previously published under the pen name Claire Boston ***
Publisher: Bantilly Publishing
ISBN: 1925696499
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
As an imperial princess and an assassin, Lien lives by three rules: never disobey the emperor, never reveal her secret gift, and never trust a barbarian. When the emperor betroths her to the barbarian she’s sworn to kill, Lien is faced with an impossible decision. Disobedience means death, but how can she marry the enemy who murdered her parents? After being given the opportunity, it proves far harder to make her first kill than she expected—especially when the khan’s eyes are so full of compassion—therefore Lien travels from the pristine palace to the dusty, sparse steppes with the barbarians. She bides her time spying, vowing to destroy them and return home. Except after spending time with the tribe, she realises they are not the monsters the emperor portrayed them as. And the barbarian khan makes her feel a longing she never expected. With Lien torn between two worlds she must choose a side, expose her secret gift and finally kill to protect them. But will those she loves accept her when they know the truth? The Assassin’s Gift is a coming of age tale full of passion, treachery, and love. *** This book was previously published under the pen name Claire Boston ***
Venom
Author: Jennifer Estep
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439155453
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
What kind of assassin works pro bono? It’s hard to be a badass assassin when a giant is beating the crap out of you. Luckily, I never let pride get in the way of my work. My current mission is personal: annihilate Mab Monroe, the Fire elemental who murdered my family. Which means protecting my identity, even if I have to conceal my powerful Stone and Ice magic when I need it most. To the public, I’m Gin Blanco, owner of Ashland’s best barbecue joint. To my friends, I’m the Spider, retired assassin. I still do favors on the side. Like ridding a vampire friend of her oversized stalker—Mab’s right-hand goon who almost got me dead with his massive fists. At least irresistible Owen Grayson is on my side. The man knows too much about me, but I’ll take my chances. Then there’s Detective Bria Coolidge, one of Ashland’s finest. Until recently, I thought my baby sister was dead. She probably thinks the same about me. Little does she know, I’m a cold-blooded killer . . . who is about to save her life.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439155453
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
What kind of assassin works pro bono? It’s hard to be a badass assassin when a giant is beating the crap out of you. Luckily, I never let pride get in the way of my work. My current mission is personal: annihilate Mab Monroe, the Fire elemental who murdered my family. Which means protecting my identity, even if I have to conceal my powerful Stone and Ice magic when I need it most. To the public, I’m Gin Blanco, owner of Ashland’s best barbecue joint. To my friends, I’m the Spider, retired assassin. I still do favors on the side. Like ridding a vampire friend of her oversized stalker—Mab’s right-hand goon who almost got me dead with his massive fists. At least irresistible Owen Grayson is on my side. The man knows too much about me, but I’ll take my chances. Then there’s Detective Bria Coolidge, one of Ashland’s finest. Until recently, I thought my baby sister was dead. She probably thinks the same about me. Little does she know, I’m a cold-blooded killer . . . who is about to save her life.
The Assassin's Quest
Author: Neil Port
Publisher: Neil Port
ISBN: 0987384570
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
A desert world made desperate by drought and war. Jess, a beautiful Nubian assassin, deadly to her enemies but strangely troubled and vulnerable around her friends. Can the love of the Greek slave girl save her? For Jess carried a terrible secret. And she desperately needs answers: answers about herself and what really happened to Jacinta and Elana in the final moments of the desperate defence of Elgard? Is the Elvish Prophecy really complete? The friends embark on a perilous quest that will take them half way across the known world to the Troad but they are not ready for what they will find there. It is not only danger and dark magic Jess must face on her journey, she must face what lies inside herself.The epic adventure of love and courage that starts with the Elvish Prophecy continues in the Assassin's Quest.
Publisher: Neil Port
ISBN: 0987384570
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
A desert world made desperate by drought and war. Jess, a beautiful Nubian assassin, deadly to her enemies but strangely troubled and vulnerable around her friends. Can the love of the Greek slave girl save her? For Jess carried a terrible secret. And she desperately needs answers: answers about herself and what really happened to Jacinta and Elana in the final moments of the desperate defence of Elgard? Is the Elvish Prophecy really complete? The friends embark on a perilous quest that will take them half way across the known world to the Troad but they are not ready for what they will find there. It is not only danger and dark magic Jess must face on her journey, she must face what lies inside herself.The epic adventure of love and courage that starts with the Elvish Prophecy continues in the Assassin's Quest.
MageTech Assassin's Vendetta
Author:
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1434939537
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1434939537
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
The Assassin's Cloak
Author: Irene Taylor
Publisher: Canongate Books
ISBN: 1838852921
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 960
Book Description
'A diary is an assassin's cloak which we wear when we stab a comrade in the back with a pen', wrote William Soutar in 1934. But a diary is also a place for recording everyday thoughts and special occasions, private fears and hopeful dreams. The Assassin's Cloak gathers together some of the most entertaining and inspiring entries for each day of the year, as writers ranging from Queen Victoria to Andy Warhol, Samuel Pepys to Adrian Mole, pen their musings on the historic and the mundane. Spanning centuries and international in scope, this peerless anthology pays tribute to a genre that is at once the most intimate and public of all literary forms. This new updated edition is published to mark the twentieth anniversary of the book's original publication.
Publisher: Canongate Books
ISBN: 1838852921
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 960
Book Description
'A diary is an assassin's cloak which we wear when we stab a comrade in the back with a pen', wrote William Soutar in 1934. But a diary is also a place for recording everyday thoughts and special occasions, private fears and hopeful dreams. The Assassin's Cloak gathers together some of the most entertaining and inspiring entries for each day of the year, as writers ranging from Queen Victoria to Andy Warhol, Samuel Pepys to Adrian Mole, pen their musings on the historic and the mundane. Spanning centuries and international in scope, this peerless anthology pays tribute to a genre that is at once the most intimate and public of all literary forms. This new updated edition is published to mark the twentieth anniversary of the book's original publication.