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Legion: An Army of One
“You alone will be my army of the north. Therefore, I name you Legion,” young King Ikthos said to the mysterious intruder within his darkened bed chambers.
It was as good a name as any, the man of many faces acknowledged, knowing that the youth was desperate - even desperate enough to make a deal with a faceless devil.
Only recently, Ikthos' father had fallen in battle and taken most of the nation's might with him. Now cut off, with traitors in his courts and invaders on his border, the boy was in need of something much greater than a hero.
For his part, Legion exulted, knowing that there was no refuge from the Silent Unseen, the shadow assassins that had forged him and continued to rule the underworld. Too bad he had burned that relationship months ago, along with all the others. Legion was alone now and ready for any gamble, no matter how hopeless the odds.
Still, he hadn’t gone completely mad. Even with his subtle skills and hidden magics, he had no intention of confronting the young king’s enemies. One man taking on a nation? Surely, there were easier ways to die.
No, in the end, Legion didn’t plan to destroy his enemies. With a little finesse, he figured that they would destroy themselves.
It was as good a name as any, the man of many faces acknowledged, knowing that the youth was desperate - even desperate enough to make a deal with a faceless devil.
Only recently, Ikthos' father had fallen in battle and taken most of the nation's might with him. Now cut off, with traitors in his courts and invaders on his border, the boy was in need of something much greater than a hero.
For his part, Legion exulted, knowing that there was no refuge from the Silent Unseen, the shadow assassins that had forged him and continued to rule the underworld. Too bad he had burned that relationship months ago, along with all the others. Legion was alone now and ready for any gamble, no matter how hopeless the odds.
Still, he hadn’t gone completely mad. Even with his subtle skills and hidden magics, he had no intention of confronting the young king’s enemies. One man taking on a nation? Surely, there were easier ways to die.
No, in the end, Legion didn’t plan to destroy his enemies. With a little finesse, he figured that they would destroy themselves.
136 pages, Paperback
Published December 30, 2018
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February 2, 2019
Fast and fun read about an assassin working with a desperate young king to save the nation. The King of Chios' father was recently massacred in battle, and the son suddenly finds himself leading the nation which is under attack.
Legion the assassin then heads north to disperse an army being assembled against Chios, only to find that the army was gathered before te old king even fell in battle. Not only that, but this army is now just a few miles north of Chios and ready to invade. So now, somehow Legion has to stop the entire army single-handed.
Legion the assassin then heads north to disperse an army being assembled against Chios, only to find that the army was gathered before te old king even fell in battle. Not only that, but this army is now just a few miles north of Chios and ready to invade. So now, somehow Legion has to stop the entire army single-handed.
January 25, 2019
This is an exciting read. The book is a novella featuring a lone assassin taking on a nation utilizing unorthodox and innovative methods to achieve his goal of preventing an invasion of the small nation of Chios. The character Legion is shrouded in mystery which makes me interested in reading more books by this author. This book would be good for young adult and up. It's a quick read, fast-paced, enjoyable from beginning to end.
January 25, 2019
Enjoyable read. Epic fantasy novella. Lots of surprises along the way. Great action sequences involving some memorable characters.
January 27, 2019
Fun action packed adventure with great characters, quality intrigue and imaginative writing. You will enjoy this book. Can’t wait for book two. JR is an excellent writer.
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