Assassin Queen
By (Author) Anna Kashina
3
Watkins Media Limited
Angry Robot
7th June 2016
United Kingdom
Paperback
528
Width 131mm, Height 218mm, Spine 36mm
550g
The conflict between the eliteMajatassassins and theKaddimBrotherhood comes to head in this epic conclusion to the action-packed fantasy romance trilogy Defeated by theMajatforces,Nimosand the otherKaddimBrothers retreat to their secret fortress in the southern mountains.Nimosknows that the Majat's victory is only temporary- during the flight, he managed to place a mark on Kara, one of the top-ranked DiamondMajat. His mind magic would now allow him to use this mark to confer her fighting skill to theKaddimwarriors and turn her loyalties to their side. The newMajatGuildmaster, Mai, is planning a march against theKaddim. His key ally, PrinceKythDorn, is instrumental in these plans- Kyth's magic gift can protect theMajatagainst theKaddimmind control powers. But Mai andKythare having trouble getting over their rivalry for Kara's affections-even after they realize that this rivalry is the least of their worries, at least for the moment. Something about Kara is not right . . .
Assassin Queen, the third book of Anna KashinasMajattrilogy continues to thrill and titillate with its heady blend of fantasy romance and battle arts. It isnt about love but it is! But it isnt! But sometimes swordplay is foreplay, a kiss can be a debilitating blow, and the battle of the sexes spills onto the battlefield. The trilogys heroes Kara and Mai, the elite assassins madly in love, are simply irresistible!
- J. M. Sidorova, author ofThe Age of Ice
Epic fantasy readers will love this action-packed adventure of elite warriors and romance!
- Amy Raby, author of theHearts and Thronesseries
Anna Kashina has created a magically enthralling world of extraordinary warriors female ones, too! bound by extreme codes of honor, scholars dedicated to preserving ancient mysteries, and crew of stalwart heroines and heroes. Set against a sweeping political backdrop of warring kingdoms and religious faiths, the books of The Majat Code hit that sweet spot of excellent world-building for fantasy readers and a poignant romance payoff in the end. Love this series!
Jeffe Kennedy, author ofThe Twelve Kingdomstrilogy
This book was the most unique reading experience I have ever had in decades of reading. A great way to end the series.
In Pursuit of My Own Library
What an incredible final book to the Majat Code series! Heart-pounding suspense and so many twists and turns.
Two Ends of the Pen
Assassin Queenwas a terrific conclusion to an epictrilogy.
Bookpushers
There is a lot of action, tension and danger in the book. It all weaves into a wonderful ending for everyone.
Mixed Book Bag
Anna Kashina grew up in Russia and moved to the United States in 1994 after receiving her Ph.D. in cell biology from the Russian Academy of Sciences. She works as a professor in a major university and combines her successful career in science and her passion for writing.