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The Kings’ Assassin
The Kings Assassin follows the exploits of Sillik, a master of the seven laws of magic and a warrior. Complying with a telepathic summon from his father the king, Sillik returns to his home, the city of Illicia. The city is home to the survivors of the last demon war and sworn followers of the seven gods of law. Illicia was built in a vast desert called the Weeping Wastes to protect and isolate it during the early years of the citys existence. The city now possesses great wealth and has exerted military and political influence over the known world for thousands of years. Trade routes, through the desert, to Illicia are strictly controlled to protect the city. Upon his return, Sillik learns that assassins have killed his father and his older brothers. Assassination attempts follow Silliks every step as he navigates the political currents of his home and attempts to determine his next moves. Making the decision to postpone his coronation until after his fathers assassin is brought to justice creates new issues. 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 seven and nine gods battle for supremacy with humans as their pawns.
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456 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 28, 2018
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August 18, 2018
Nice book, very interesting too
It is a tale of the past. A kingdom that was very stable and ruled the earth for ages, many years. And for a great kingdom, hatred and attacks from the other neighborhood kingdoms and tribes can never be inevitable. The story talks of the youngest son of the King, Sillic, who was not only clever in his studies, he had personal respect to others and was loved by the people they ruled. He had mastered seven magical protective shield more than his brothers and stepbrothers and this made them a bit jealous as only the son who had mastered them would be the king. Hatred came in and because he never wanted to be involved in war with his brothers, he fled away into the desert for more than seven years. Until he received a message from his father the king that he needed his help. He reached months later to find his king dead and were his brothers. Avenging being the only option, he leads his soldiers to the battle to find traitors who tried to end the kingdom.
The author is very descriptive of the events that take place in the novel, the understanding of the traditional ways of survival and creating the characters is so perfect. The events that are arranged perfectly one after the other, poetic nature if the songs. Every event having an explanation makes the whole novel interesting. Am really looking forward to the next book, the death of the king. Good work.
It is a tale of the past. A kingdom that was very stable and ruled the earth for ages, many years. And for a great kingdom, hatred and attacks from the other neighborhood kingdoms and tribes can never be inevitable. The story talks of the youngest son of the King, Sillic, who was not only clever in his studies, he had personal respect to others and was loved by the people they ruled. He had mastered seven magical protective shield more than his brothers and stepbrothers and this made them a bit jealous as only the son who had mastered them would be the king. Hatred came in and because he never wanted to be involved in war with his brothers, he fled away into the desert for more than seven years. Until he received a message from his father the king that he needed his help. He reached months later to find his king dead and were his brothers. Avenging being the only option, he leads his soldiers to the battle to find traitors who tried to end the kingdom.
The author is very descriptive of the events that take place in the novel, the understanding of the traditional ways of survival and creating the characters is so perfect. The events that are arranged perfectly one after the other, poetic nature if the songs. Every event having an explanation makes the whole novel interesting. Am really looking forward to the next book, the death of the king. Good work.
December 30, 2021
Fantasy meets a thrilling plotline!!
The King's Assassin, by Ed Cannon is a fantastical book 1 in a series of fantasy. His book is set in a magical world where some study magic and other arcane arts for years and decades, while others shun magic as evil. There is a balance of power that seems to be threatened, there are seven gods / goddesses of the Light, and there are nine for the darkness.
Our lead hero Silik is thrust out of his vagabond lifestyle and tries to return home as he receives a message from his father, the king, that he is in danger. By the time Silik returns home, his father and others in the royal family have been assassinated. This places Silik as the crown prince, a role he never wanted or charged for. He is on a mission to avenge his father's death using extremely vague and confusing clues his father left behind.
The storyline is easy to follow along, some in the genre overcomplicate things. The author does not, but he also leaves it hard for the reader to guess what will happen next. In many ways it felt like a combination of fantasy and a thriller, because it is certainly a page turner.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves fantasy. The book is extremely well written, has an amazing storyline that had me gripped on the edge of my seat waiting for what happens next. I look forward to reading The King's Death, which is the second book in the series.
The King's Assassin, by Ed Cannon is a fantastical book 1 in a series of fantasy. His book is set in a magical world where some study magic and other arcane arts for years and decades, while others shun magic as evil. There is a balance of power that seems to be threatened, there are seven gods / goddesses of the Light, and there are nine for the darkness.
Our lead hero Silik is thrust out of his vagabond lifestyle and tries to return home as he receives a message from his father, the king, that he is in danger. By the time Silik returns home, his father and others in the royal family have been assassinated. This places Silik as the crown prince, a role he never wanted or charged for. He is on a mission to avenge his father's death using extremely vague and confusing clues his father left behind.
The storyline is easy to follow along, some in the genre overcomplicate things. The author does not, but he also leaves it hard for the reader to guess what will happen next. In many ways it felt like a combination of fantasy and a thriller, because it is certainly a page turner.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves fantasy. The book is extremely well written, has an amazing storyline that had me gripped on the edge of my seat waiting for what happens next. I look forward to reading The King's Death, which is the second book in the series.
March 22, 2024
A start to a series that will make you glad you read it.
If you are a fan of fantasy, you should read this book. It's filled with exciting moments from the very beginning and has a wide range of things from magic, royalty, healers, foretells, mystery, and more. The story is focused on Sillik who ultimately has to find the assassin who killed his father and brother. We follow Sillik on a wild journey as he encounters many events. When I got to chapter 14 I almost cried because of things that happen. By chapter 40 I was on the edge of my seat with anticipation. Many moments I was worried about what would happen next with Sillik, other times I was rooting him on. I enjoyed how the author allowed me to feel like I was actually in the scenes and he created the characters with personalities which made them more relatable.
This was overall a well written book, with a few editing flaws but nothing to ruin the reading. The length was long enough for me to enjoy over the weekend and the ending left me looking forward to the next book in the series. Especially the way chapter 47 and the epilogue went.
If you are a fan of fantasy, you should read this book. It's filled with exciting moments from the very beginning and has a wide range of things from magic, royalty, healers, foretells, mystery, and more. The story is focused on Sillik who ultimately has to find the assassin who killed his father and brother. We follow Sillik on a wild journey as he encounters many events. When I got to chapter 14 I almost cried because of things that happen. By chapter 40 I was on the edge of my seat with anticipation. Many moments I was worried about what would happen next with Sillik, other times I was rooting him on. I enjoyed how the author allowed me to feel like I was actually in the scenes and he created the characters with personalities which made them more relatable.
This was overall a well written book, with a few editing flaws but nothing to ruin the reading. The length was long enough for me to enjoy over the weekend and the ending left me looking forward to the next book in the series. Especially the way chapter 47 and the epilogue went.
July 4, 2023
With unfortunate events, more causes for concern arises along with the unknown. So many questions form in the mind as one begins to wonder what is happening. When you step away from the order of things, you will tend to return to shambles and disorderly circumstances.
In "The Kings' Assassin," written by Ed Cannon, the unfortunate news occurred, the king, and the royal family were killed. Sillik seemed to be the sole survivor of it all as he returns home to the City of Illicia. Sensing the deaths only happened due to a Master of the Nine Black Laws, is worrisome because they are equally as powerful to the Seven Gods of Law, yet pure evil. Sillik truly believes there was an enemy within the walls of the kingdom, an infiltrate for something sinister. It is his goal as the new king, to find out who it is and why. At least Sillik had a few trustworthy people on his side because he wouldn't have been able to survive for long without them. It is terrible about him losing his family, but he knew he'd be returning to something that didn't feel right, that was of the warning from his father.
This book provides so much details, that no stone is left unturned. Author Ed Cannon wanted his readership to learn every minor detail as they help you navigate the scenes within the book. I highly recommend this book to others who enjoy a great kingdom story full of gods that are either good or evil.
In "The Kings' Assassin," written by Ed Cannon, the unfortunate news occurred, the king, and the royal family were killed. Sillik seemed to be the sole survivor of it all as he returns home to the City of Illicia. Sensing the deaths only happened due to a Master of the Nine Black Laws, is worrisome because they are equally as powerful to the Seven Gods of Law, yet pure evil. Sillik truly believes there was an enemy within the walls of the kingdom, an infiltrate for something sinister. It is his goal as the new king, to find out who it is and why. At least Sillik had a few trustworthy people on his side because he wouldn't have been able to survive for long without them. It is terrible about him losing his family, but he knew he'd be returning to something that didn't feel right, that was of the warning from his father.
This book provides so much details, that no stone is left unturned. Author Ed Cannon wanted his readership to learn every minor detail as they help you navigate the scenes within the book. I highly recommend this book to others who enjoy a great kingdom story full of gods that are either good or evil.
May 28, 2019
Two and a half stars. I really wanted to like this book, but I have given up. It's a good story, but the execution is awful. The sentences are simplistic, and many contain repetitive words. A glaring example would be the word "smiled". Not a bad word in and of itself; however, when the word appears six, seven, eight or even more times in a page it becomes a tad overused. Another example is the use of "ominous" in two successive sentences. There's more to critique , but I have already spent too much time on this review. A professional proofreader or an editor would have made a world of difference.
April 11, 2019
OK, Ed, you did good. Really enjoyed the book and looking forward to book 2. Good character development and description of surroundings, clothing, etc and the meaning/significance. Second half was a series of connected page tuning events that kept me engaged and felt like I was part of the action.
April 23, 2020
In The Kings Assassin by Ed Cannon, Sillik returns to his home of Illicia after being away for seven years. Upon arrival, he
discovers that not only is his father dead, but all of his brothers as well. Sillik, now being the sole heir of the throne, must find out who
killed them and save his kingdom and its people. While dealing with his loss and excess emotional baggage that he picked up during his
journey, he also must figure out whom he can trust. The crown and its responsibilities are something that Sillik never wanted for
himself, but now he has a kingdom depending on him.
From chapter one, this novel envelops you. The descriptions of the city and its people make the reader feel as if you could almost be
one of the Illicians. Several times while reading, I found myself marveling at the author’s imagination. There are numerous details about
the city and its people, their language, and the even customs. The author has managed to create an entirely different and intricate
world while still weaving an all-encompassing plot.
What I liked most about the novel were all the different and intriguing aspects. Magic, sorcery, dragons, mythical creatures, gods,
demons-this novel has it all! You are solving a mystery, while watching a romance unfold, all the while relying on your instincts for
survival and your years of training to keep you alive. Sillik seems to make new discoveries with each chapter that he must weave into
the growing timeline of what happened to his family.
The beginning of the novel was a little hard to follow and I have to say what I disliked most. It is also why I rated the book 3 out of 4
stars. The first few chapters give us numerous characters and details to digest. Trying to remember who is who while following the
storyline might prove to be difficult for some.
I accepted this book from Online Book Review in exchange for an honest review. Depending on the maturity level, I feel this book could
be for a teenage to adult audience. Many of the battle scenes are quite graphic. Being A Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings fan
myself; I feel this book could be put into this genre. I am very much looking forward to reading the next book in the series as well as any
other novel the author chooses to write.
discovers that not only is his father dead, but all of his brothers as well. Sillik, now being the sole heir of the throne, must find out who
killed them and save his kingdom and its people. While dealing with his loss and excess emotional baggage that he picked up during his
journey, he also must figure out whom he can trust. The crown and its responsibilities are something that Sillik never wanted for
himself, but now he has a kingdom depending on him.
From chapter one, this novel envelops you. The descriptions of the city and its people make the reader feel as if you could almost be
one of the Illicians. Several times while reading, I found myself marveling at the author’s imagination. There are numerous details about
the city and its people, their language, and the even customs. The author has managed to create an entirely different and intricate
world while still weaving an all-encompassing plot.
What I liked most about the novel were all the different and intriguing aspects. Magic, sorcery, dragons, mythical creatures, gods,
demons-this novel has it all! You are solving a mystery, while watching a romance unfold, all the while relying on your instincts for
survival and your years of training to keep you alive. Sillik seems to make new discoveries with each chapter that he must weave into
the growing timeline of what happened to his family.
The beginning of the novel was a little hard to follow and I have to say what I disliked most. It is also why I rated the book 3 out of 4
stars. The first few chapters give us numerous characters and details to digest. Trying to remember who is who while following the
storyline might prove to be difficult for some.
I accepted this book from Online Book Review in exchange for an honest review. Depending on the maturity level, I feel this book could
be for a teenage to adult audience. Many of the battle scenes are quite graphic. Being A Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings fan
myself; I feel this book could be put into this genre. I am very much looking forward to reading the next book in the series as well as any
other novel the author chooses to write.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 10, 2024
A great beginning to an entertaining trilogy set in a world with magic and gods, both good and evil.
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