The King's Assassin

The King's Assassin
Author: Angus Donald
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2015-06-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1405525894

AD 1215: The year of Magna Carta - and Robin Hood's greatest battle The yoke of tyranny King John is scheming to reclaim his ancestral lands in Europe, raising the money for new armies by bleeding dry peasants and nobles alike, not least the Earl of Locksley - the former outlaw Robin Hood - and his loyal man Sir Alan Dale. The call to arms As rebellion brews across the country and Robin Hood and his men are dragged into the war against the French in Flanders, a plan is hatched that will bring the former outlaws and their families to the brink of catastrophe - a plan to kill the King. The roar of revolution England explodes into bloody civil war and Alan and Robin must decide who to trust - and who to slaughter. And while Magna Carta might be the answer their prayers for peace, first they will have to force the King to submit to the will of his people . . .

The King's Assassin

The King's Assassin
Author: Benjamin Woolley
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2018-07-17
Genre: History
ISBN: 1250125057

An absorbing account of the conspiracy to kill King James I by his handsome lover, the Duke of Buckingham, an historical crime that has remained hidden for 400 years. The rise of George Villiers from minor gentry to royal power seemed to defy gravity. Becoming gentleman of the royal bedchamber in 1615, the young gallant enraptured James, Britain’s first Stuart king, royal adoration reaching such an intensity that the king declared he wanted the courtier to become his ‘wife’. For a decade, Villiers was at the king’s side – at court, on state occasions, and in bed, right up to James’s death in March 1625. Almost immediately, Villiers’ many enemies accused him of poisoning the king. A parliamentary investigation was launched, and scurrilous pamphlets and ballads circulated London’s streets. But the charges came to nothing, and were relegated to a historical footnote. Now, new research suggests that a deadly combination of hubris and vulnerability did indeed drive Villiers to kill the man who made him. It may have been by accident – the application of a quack remedy while the king was weakened by a malarial attack. But there is compelling evidence that Villiers, overcome by ambition and frustrated by James’s passive approach to government, poisoned him. In The King’s Assassin, acclaimed author Benjamin Woolley examines this remarkable, even tragic story. Combining vivid characterization and a strong narrative with historical scholarship and forensic investigation, Woolley tells the story of King James’s death, and of the captivating figure at its center.

Kings and Assassins

Kings and Assassins
Author: Lane Robins
Publisher: Del Rey
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2009-04-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0345512693

Controlled by an aristocracy whose depraved whims bow to neither law nor god, the kingdom of Antyre is under siege from the only man who can save it. He is Janus Ixion, the new Earl of Last, a man whose matchless fighting abilities and leadership strike terror in Antyre’s powerful noble houses. For Janus is the illegitimate son who has returned from the brutal slums to reclaim his birthright, and will go to any lengths to become king and reverse his country’s decline. But with a conquering foreign prince sowing chaos throughout the kingdom, Janus must battle the terrifying power of Antyre’s forgotten god, one who has gifted Janus’s vengeful wife with mysterious and dangerous skills. As Antyre nears irrevocable collapse, Janus’s manipulations and all-consuming ambition will force him and his country to choose between the rule of resurgent gods, or a victor’s throne of ashes.

King of Assassins

King of Assassins
Author: RJ Barker
Publisher: Orbit
Total Pages: 502
Release: 2018-08-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 031646659X

Twenty years ago, Girton began his journey to become the Tired Land's finest assassin and now he'll face his greatest challenge yet in the riveting conclusion to RJ Barker's debut epic fantasy trilogy. Assassin Girton Club-Foot has lived in relative peace for many years, but now his king, Rufra ap Vthyr, eyes the vacant High-King's throne and will take his court to the capital. In a viper's nest of intrigue, the endgame of twenty years of politics and murder will be played out in the bid to become the King of all Kings. Friends become enemies, enemies become friends, and the god of death stands closer than ever, casting his shadow over everyone Girton holds dear. It's assassin versus assassin for the fate of a kingdom... Praise for The Wounded Kingdom: "Dead gods, dread magic, and a lead that feels like a breath of fresh air. Great fun."―Peter Newman, author of The Vagrant "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 "The most interesting treatment of the fantasy assassin trope in a while, and an involving narrative in its own right."―RT Book Reviews The Wounded Kingdom Age of Assassins Blood of Assassins King of Assassins For more from RJ Barker, check out: The Tide Child Trilogy The Bone Ships Call of the Bone Ships

The King's Assassin

The King's Assassin
Author: M. M. Brownlow
Publisher: M.M. Brownlow
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2009-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1432704664

Two Kingdoms United by Magic Will Need a Talented Assassin to Survive The highly trained assassins of Evendell have a single, unyielding mission: defend the monarch of Bacovia--at any cost. It's the enduring product of an age-old pact, formed when Bacovia came to the smaller kingdom's aid militarily a long time ago. But neither party has ever faced the danger that now lurks behind every castle corridor. Now, a beautiful young assassin named Aislynn has been assigned to protect the heir apparent, Eryk. Yet Eryk's independent streak offers stiff resistance to what anyone else has planned for him--especially an untested and unfamiliar sentinel. Faced with banishment, Aislynn must stay true to her mission from afar, at precisely the time when the threat against his life is highest. As Aislynn soon discovers, few things--and people--are as they seem. Whom can she trust as she endeavors to unravel the conspiracy and defeat the terrorists, once and for all? A fast-paced, smart and savvy fantasy thriller, The King's Assassin will keep you guessing right up until the shocking finale.

Blood of Assassins

Blood of Assassins
Author: RJ Barker
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2018-02-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0356508560

***Look out for The Bone Ships, the start of a new series by RJ Barker!*** '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 Wyld TO SAVE A KING, KILL A KING . . . The assassin Girton Club-foot and his master have returned to Maniyadoc in hope of finding sanctuary, but death, as always, dogs Girton's heels. The place he knew no longer exists. War rages across Maniyadoc, with three kings claiming the same crown - and one of them is Girton's old friend Rufra. Girton finds himself hurrying to uncover a plot to murder Rufra on what should be the day of the king's greatest victory. But while Girton deals with threats inside and outside Rufra's war encampment, he can't help wondering if his greatest enemy hides beneath his own skin. Praise for this trilogy 'Outstanding . . . Kept me reading well into the early hours of the morning' James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost 'Dead gods, dread magic, and a lead that feels like a breath of fresh air. Great fun' Peter Newman, author of The Vagrant 'Readers will appreciate Barker's complex mythology and smoothly flowing plot' Publishers Weekly 'Riddled with intrigue and dangerous magic, this is a hugely enjoyable debut' Jennifer Williams, author of The Copper Promise 'A dark-humoured game of cat and mouse between assassins, with traitors on all sides' David Dalglish, author of the Shadowdance series The Wounded Kingdom trilogy begins with AGE OF ASSASSINS, continues with BLOOD OF ASSASSINS and will continue with KING OF ASSASSINS.

The Kings’ Assassin

The Kings’ Assassin
Author: Ed Cannon
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2018-02-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1984511696

The Kings Assassin follows the exploits of Sillik, a master of the seven laws of magic and a warrior. Complying with a terrified telepathic summon from his father the king, Sillik returns to his home, the city of Illicia to find his father and brothers dead by assassins. Magical attacks and hostile dragons follow Sillik as he attempts to unravel the mystery of who betrayed his family. Can he trust anyone? Complications mount as Lady Silvia, one of the seven gods of law, interjects herself into the affairs of Illicia. Sillik follows the clues to the assassin that his father left for him and leaves the city. Followers of the nine gods of chaos pursue him while the worlds survival hangs in balance as the gods battle for supremacy with humans as their pawns.

The King of Kings

The King of Kings
Author: Andre Cronje
Publisher: Paris France Mission
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2024-02-09
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

The Kings Of Kings - Present the power and prestige of authority. Leaders, lawyers, and the police are all God's servants who have the divine duty to execute moral and political laws with truth and justice. It is a book for kings about kings and the King of kings. Presidents, judges, lawyers, and all in authority should read it because it reflects not only on the history or future of governments but also on the source of all authoritarian power.

Assassins’ Deeds

Assassins’ Deeds
Author: John Withington
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2020-11-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 1789143527

Assassins have been killing the powerful and famous for at least three thousand years. Personal ambition, revenge, and anger have encouraged many to violent deeds, like the Turkish sultan who had nineteen of his brothers strangled or the bodyguards who murdered a dozen Roman emperors. More recently have come new motives like religious and political fanaticism, revolution and liberation, with governments also getting in on the act, while many victims seem to have been surprisingly careless: Abraham Lincoln was killed after letting his bodyguard go for a drink. So, do assassinations work? Drawing on anecdote, historical evidence, and statistical analysis, Assassins’ Deeds delves into some of history’s most notorious acts, unveiling an intriguing cast of characters, ingenious methods of killing, and many unintended consequences.

THE STUDY OF THE PROPHETIC ASSASSINS AND OTHER SPIRITS THAT TRIES TO ASSASSINATE THE KINGDOM OF GOD

THE STUDY OF THE PROPHETIC ASSASSINS AND OTHER SPIRITS THAT TRIES TO ASSASSINATE THE KINGDOM OF GOD
Author: Apostle Dr. Bridget C. Outlaw
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2019-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1647139686

DESTINY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE PROPHETSDestiny Ministries International School of the Prophets is a School of the Prophets and School of Intercession and School of the Seers Training Academy that has been in existence for over 25 years.Destiny Ministries International School of the Prophets has trained thousands of Prophets to learn battleground precision in battle and how to discern demonic spirits that tries to assassinate the Kingdom of God.The Destiny Ministries Training Academy this year in 2019 received a Prophetic name change to its current name: Destiny Ministries International School of the Prophets. The definition of the word Destiny means: "The hidden power believed to control" a person, one's fate or destiny.The Multiple Spirits and the many faces of The Jezebelic Spirit is a Captivating Prophetic Manuel about the study of Jezebel and how this Diabolical Spirit has plagued our Churches, and Communities and the Kingdom of God. God has given Apostle Dr. Bridget C. Outlaw (The Founder and Pedagogical Instructor) a revelation concerning what the Body of Christ is up against.It is crucial in this hour that Prophetic Ministries in the Kingdom of God become Kingdom Strategist, who understand the demonic spirits and forces that are on assignment to destroy the Kingdom.The Bible declares in Ephesians 6:12: For we wrestle not against Flesh and Blood but against Principalities and Spiritual Wickedness in high places.