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The Last Eternal #7
The Wages of an Assassin
The wages of a soldier are pain and regret his reward.
Soldier himself had told the wanderer that. Old words from another life but true words nonetheless. The wanderer knew this, for he still carried the scars such pain had brought, and a life spent on the run left a man little else but his regrets.
Yet of all the challenges the wanderer has faced, of all the dangers in a life full of little else, the worst lies before him. For he faces not a warrior or even some rampaging beast or monster.
He faces Assassin. The deadliest killer ever to walk the face of the world. She has come for him, for his friends.
Pain and regret may be a soldier’s rewards, but the creature who comes for him and his friends is no soldier. She is a lurker in the shadows, an assassin, and so she will have an assassin’s wage.
She seeks death…
The wanderer means to help her find it.
Soldier himself had told the wanderer that. Old words from another life but true words nonetheless. The wanderer knew this, for he still carried the scars such pain had brought, and a life spent on the run left a man little else but his regrets.
Yet of all the challenges the wanderer has faced, of all the dangers in a life full of little else, the worst lies before him. For he faces not a warrior or even some rampaging beast or monster.
He faces Assassin. The deadliest killer ever to walk the face of the world. She has come for him, for his friends.
Pain and regret may be a soldier’s rewards, but the creature who comes for him and his friends is no soldier. She is a lurker in the shadows, an assassin, and so she will have an assassin’s wage.
She seeks death…
The wanderer means to help her find it.
- GenresFantasy
268 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 7, 2024
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May 22, 2025
There are some similarities to the previous book, but with some welcome twists.
Early on we get to hear the history of the making of the cursed sword, and there’s a surprise.
Another meeting with a crime boss, which was a too long chapter. But again there is a twist to this Haggarty person.
Then there’s another fight and Ungr doesn’t get hurt much, so low stakes here.
And the end just wraps up pretty neatly. I do like the twist with the sword. But the confrontation with Assassin herself is too quick.
However I like the unexpected person who shows up at the end.
Hoping for more unexpected events.
Early on we get to hear the history of the making of the cursed sword, and there’s a surprise.
Another meeting with a crime boss, which was a too long chapter. But again there is a twist to this Haggarty person.
Then there’s another fight and Ungr doesn’t get hurt much, so low stakes here.
And the end just wraps up pretty neatly. I do like the twist with the sword. But the confrontation with Assassin herself is too quick.
However I like the unexpected person who shows up at the end.
Hoping for more unexpected events.
June 30, 2025
The Wages of an Assassin is a dark, gripping installment in The Last Eternal series, as Ungr and his companions find themselves hunted in the city of Celes by the deadliest assassin in the world. With danger around every corner, unlikely alliances, and the ever-looming threat of the Shimmering, survival is anything but guaranteed.
What I loved:
The introduction of fascinating new characters like Mother V and Haggarty, who added depth, danger, and unpredictability to the story
Ungr continuing to evolve — watching his growth, doubts, and the moral weight he carries made him even more compelling
The fights — tense, brutal, and full of consequence; each one felt personal and real
Jacob Peppers nails the pacing, the atmosphere, and the emotional depth. This series just keeps getting better, and I can't wait to see what’s coming next.
What I loved:
The introduction of fascinating new characters like Mother V and Haggarty, who added depth, danger, and unpredictability to the story
Ungr continuing to evolve — watching his growth, doubts, and the moral weight he carries made him even more compelling
The fights — tense, brutal, and full of consequence; each one felt personal and real
Jacob Peppers nails the pacing, the atmosphere, and the emotional depth. This series just keeps getting better, and I can't wait to see what’s coming next.
June 7, 2024
Ungr and his friends are in Celes trying to stay alive while at the same time trying to save the world. With the darkness moving closer and closer there doesn’t seem to be an answer. Ungr tries to hook up with the baddest criminal in town to come up with an army or some other way to the evil. As more and more citizens die, Ungr forges a new friendship while still fighting the monsters of darkness. Again, Jacob has taken us to the precipice os what happens next ! Definitely a must read as we continue the story of The Last Eternal !
June 8, 2024
Within the darkest shadows she lurks. The most lethal of killers. Precise and silent. She has hunted. The prey now at last enters her domain.
Book 7 continues its bleak apocalyptic hunt of humanity’s last hope. As always action packed, great lovable characters and dash of humour.
Much thanks to the author for this ARC!
Book 7 continues its bleak apocalyptic hunt of humanity’s last hope. As always action packed, great lovable characters and dash of humour.
Much thanks to the author for this ARC!
July 6, 2024
The Wanderer has to face the fake Assassin to save his friends and the world.
Instead of real action, there’s a lot of metaphorical, dreamlike stuff in here. And a lot of talking over things. I skimmed through most of it.
Fave scenes: the Wanderer leaving the gate open, the real Assassins advice, Boulder’s reunion with Mother and Dekker admonishing Elizabeth.
Instead of real action, there’s a lot of metaphorical, dreamlike stuff in here. And a lot of talking over things. I skimmed through most of it.
Fave scenes: the Wanderer leaving the gate open, the real Assassins advice, Boulder’s reunion with Mother and Dekker admonishing Elizabeth.
June 9, 2024
Another gripping instalment in the tale of the Youngest Eternal
Ungr, Youngest, The Wanderer - whatever you call him, you cannot help but be impressed by his 100 years plus wandering the world trying to keep a magic sword away from those who would use it to destroy, and to protect the innocent where he can.
This book is the seventh in the series, and is easily as good as the preceding books with no sign of the series faltering as sometimes happens with other authors. Jacob writes as powerfully as always and shows no sign of running out of storyline, so I strongly suspect that we are still a way from the end of the series. That suits me - I can't wait for the next one!
So, do you need to read the other six books first? Well, it would give you a good grounding in the characters and the reasons why The Wanderer does what he does, so that would be a good idea. Yet, you could easily read it stand alone if you can take it at face value without the history. Up to you to decide...
Whatever you decide, I highly recommend this book and the series.
Ungr, Youngest, The Wanderer - whatever you call him, you cannot help but be impressed by his 100 years plus wandering the world trying to keep a magic sword away from those who would use it to destroy, and to protect the innocent where he can.
This book is the seventh in the series, and is easily as good as the preceding books with no sign of the series faltering as sometimes happens with other authors. Jacob writes as powerfully as always and shows no sign of running out of storyline, so I strongly suspect that we are still a way from the end of the series. That suits me - I can't wait for the next one!
So, do you need to read the other six books first? Well, it would give you a good grounding in the characters and the reasons why The Wanderer does what he does, so that would be a good idea. Yet, you could easily read it stand alone if you can take it at face value without the history. Up to you to decide...
Whatever you decide, I highly recommend this book and the series.
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September 26, 2026The wages of a soldier are pain and regret his reward. Soldier himself had told the wanderer that. Old words from another life but true words nonetheless. The wanderer knew this, for he still carried the scars such pain had brought, and a life spent on the run left a man little else but his regrets. Yet of all the challenges the wanderer has faced, of all the dangers in a life full of little else, the worst lies before him. For he faces not a warrior or even some rampaging beast or monster. He faces Assassin. The deadliest killer ever to walk the face of the world. She has come for him, for his friends. Pain and regret may be a soldier’s rewards, but the creature who comes for him and his friends is no soldier. She is a lurker in the shadows, an assassin, and so she will have an assassin’s wage. She seeks death… The wanderer means to help her find it.
June 8, 2024
It is amazing how often we are dependent on somebody else for love or comfort or friendship or survival.
Ungr would never have guessed that approaching the meanest and deadliest villain in all of Celes might and would prove to be their means of survival.
Being an Eternal, why then?
Mainly because he has friends. And he feels obligated to keep safe. And because an entity called Assassin intends to kill them. An entity he is supposed to know but who is an impossible imposter instead.
An imposter nobody might be able to outsmart and kill.
Author Jacob Peppers once again crafted a nail biting thriller that will haunt you as was Ungr.
Enjoy.
Ungr would never have guessed that approaching the meanest and deadliest villain in all of Celes might and would prove to be their means of survival.
Being an Eternal, why then?
Mainly because he has friends. And he feels obligated to keep safe. And because an entity called Assassin intends to kill them. An entity he is supposed to know but who is an impossible imposter instead.
An imposter nobody might be able to outsmart and kill.
Author Jacob Peppers once again crafted a nail biting thriller that will haunt you as was Ungr.
Enjoy.
June 17, 2024
Assassins and more
I’m so glad the new book came when it did. Mr Peppers executed and delivered an exciting and breathtaking novel the continues this marvelous story again. The story, the characters and violence continues with hope and courage. Ungr continues his path, keeps his friends closer and delivers one fight after another. Can’t wait for the next book, please hurry!!!
I’m so glad the new book came when it did. Mr Peppers executed and delivered an exciting and breathtaking novel the continues this marvelous story again. The story, the characters and violence continues with hope and courage. Ungr continues his path, keeps his friends closer and delivers one fight after another. Can’t wait for the next book, please hurry!!!
January 23, 2026
The adventure continues
If you have read the first six books then have no fear, book seven flows along nicely. The overarching story continues and we meet new characters to help Ungr along. You can see the development of Ungr continue, no longer the loner on the run but part of something bigger that is worth fighting for. He's not the one who is growing a little wiser either! Though he needs to stop saying sorry!
If you have read the first six books then have no fear, book seven flows along nicely. The overarching story continues and we meet new characters to help Ungr along. You can see the development of Ungr continue, no longer the loner on the run but part of something bigger that is worth fighting for. He's not the one who is growing a little wiser either! Though he needs to stop saying sorry!
June 22, 2024
Something special.
I love this series. The author is a gifted storyteller. This is a very special thing. It means when you pick up the book and you start reading you, you don’t finish until you get till the end. And then you can’t wait for the next book. That is a gifted storyteller.
I love this series. The author is a gifted storyteller. This is a very special thing. It means when you pick up the book and you start reading you, you don’t finish until you get till the end. And then you can’t wait for the next book. That is a gifted storyteller.
June 29, 2024
The last eternal
Another great adventure Jacob. When another one of your last eternal comes through, I put everything e!we away. To watch the "wanderer" grow into the man he was meant to be, and to see the love and respect he gains from his ever growing family...its just great!
The fighting action is not too shabby either.
Thank you. Looking forward to the next adventure.
Another great adventure Jacob. When another one of your last eternal comes through, I put everything e!we away. To watch the "wanderer" grow into the man he was meant to be, and to see the love and respect he gains from his ever growing family...its just great!
The fighting action is not too shabby either.
Thank you. Looking forward to the next adventure.
November 25, 2024
The last Eternal Series
Very Enjoyable series to read. I highly recommend All 7 books that he has written so far I look forward to the continuation of the series. Probably1 of the better series That I have read So far. Writing this good requires that I start another of his series. Good luck and enjoy
Very Enjoyable series to read. I highly recommend All 7 books that he has written so far I look forward to the continuation of the series. Probably1 of the better series That I have read So far. Writing this good requires that I start another of his series. Good luck and enjoy
July 29, 2024
7Books with the Eternal saga isn't enough!
Ok that was a great deal of pain to deal with. But then there was a bit of sun shinning in the darkness! And there is now one less evil creature too!
Ok that was a great deal of pain to deal with. But then there was a bit of sun shinning in the darkness! And there is now one less evil creature too!
September 21, 2024
Review
This has been a great series. Can not wait for the next book. Great characters. Hope the next book is here in a hurry. This has been, in my opinion, one of the best series of books I have read on kindle unlimited.
This has been a great series. Can not wait for the next book. Great characters. Hope the next book is here in a hurry. This has been, in my opinion, one of the best series of books I have read on kindle unlimited.
March 23, 2025
Enjoyed this one as much as all the previous. Not a great big story in itself but part of a larger story obviously. I like the style. Each book focuses on a different part of the bigger story but so far each book has felt very different in setting and style.
February 22, 2026
Brilliant
Started book one now finished book seven where has the time gone, not really into fantasy books. But have been engrossed in the Wanderer. Brilliant character action upon action blood and guts and a great story. There is an army of thousands unroute can't wait.
Started book one now finished book seven where has the time gone, not really into fantasy books. But have been engrossed in the Wanderer. Brilliant character action upon action blood and guts and a great story. There is an army of thousands unroute can't wait.
June 10, 2024
Another amazing story of the Wanderer. He’s trying hard to keep the sword safe from those that would use it for evil. Once you start reading, there’s no stopping.
September 28, 2024
Maybe the best book of the series so far. Starts interesting and stays good the whole time
September 2, 2025
Book seven and still 💜 going
So far I've loved reading each book. Never read your books before but loved each one of them so far. So here I go with number 8.
So far I've loved reading each book. Never read your books before but loved each one of them so far. So here I go with number 8.
January 13, 2026
Best one yet
I've enjoyed all the stories so far, but definitely this one was best so far. And I'd never have guessed the surprise. Very good.
I've enjoyed all the stories so far, but definitely this one was best so far. And I'd never have guessed the surprise. Very good.
April 7, 2026
The Saga Continues
The Saga continues and gets better. New characters show up and the journey gets closer to a final ending that I can't wait to see.
The Saga continues and gets better. New characters show up and the journey gets closer to a final ending that I can't wait to see.
July 29, 2026
one of my favorites in the series so far!
Great addition to the series and my favorite so far. The main character development in this one is excellent. Highly recommended!
Great addition to the series and my favorite so far. The main character development in this one is excellent. Highly recommended!
October 3, 2026
Not my favorite in the series but the ending was so well done.
𝕴𝖓𝖋𝖔 𝖑𝖎𝖘𝖙
POV: Third Person
Would I Recommend? Maybe
Emojis Based on Vibes: 🗡🖕🗺
Spice Level: n/a
Sadness Level: 💧
Pacing: 6/10
Plot Development: 7/10
Characters Development: 7/10
⚠️ 𝕮𝖔𝖓𝖙𝖊𝖓𝖙 𝖂𝖆𝖗𝖓𝖎𝖓𝖌𝖘
Minor: Violence
𝕴𝖓𝖋𝖔 𝖑𝖎𝖘𝖙
POV: Third Person
Would I Recommend? Maybe
Emojis Based on Vibes: 🗡🖕🗺
Spice Level: n/a
Sadness Level: 💧
Pacing: 6/10
Plot Development: 7/10
Characters Development: 7/10
⚠️ 𝕮𝖔𝖓𝖙𝖊𝖓𝖙 𝖂𝖆𝖗𝖓𝖎𝖓𝖌𝖘
Minor: Violence
June 21, 2024
strong series if you like a classic anti hero with a little humour
I liked this overall. I like the characters and the way the series’s is going. I feel it would be nice to read it all in one go as it kind of feels like the by time it really gets going it’s coming to an end but not so long to wait.
I liked this overall. I like the characters and the way the series’s is going. I feel it would be nice to read it all in one go as it kind of feels like the by time it really gets going it’s coming to an end but not so long to wait.
June 10, 2024
The story continues to be awesome. I read the book before launch day and could not put it down. The wanderer is one of my favourite characters all time.
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