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Published: Aug. 26, 2011
Words: 134,417 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465950260
Short description
For Mallor, assassination is a way of life. Through death, he survives and he lives for revenge. With a past he can’t forget and a future he has little hope to enjoy, the present is all he has. Using an old identity to hunt old foes, he quickly learns he's not the only hunter in the city but this time, if he fails, he knows death isn't the worst thing he'll face.Extended description
Thirty years ago, when Mallor was a child, he was the sole survivor of genocide. Five years ago, while pursuing his revenge he was ambushed and killed. His goddess offered him a chance to return on the condition he became her assassin. Mallor agreed.Now, he is back, in the dank city where it all began hunting down a list of old foes, but thirty-six hours before his revenge would be complete, he learns a couple of things; he has a daughter, she's been kidnapped by a sadistic magic abuser and the price for her release would not only ruin all of his plans but also kill his goddess.
Mallor is nobody's hero, but can he sacrifice his daughter to save his goddess, or will he forsake his faith and his need for revenge to rescue her instead? In this gritty fantasy novel where nothing is quite what it seems you won't know what Mallor will do until the bitter end.
Tags
adventure, action, fantasy, magic, dark fantasy, swords, sorcery, violent, gritty, noir fantasy, dry humorAvailable ebook reading formats
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Reviews
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Review by:
geraldo
on March 13, 2012 :
A well written journey filled with twists and turns by the dozens!! I look forward with great anticipation to Shawn's next adventure!!!!
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
Walter Shuler
on Oct. 18, 2011 :
The Penitent Assassin is definitely a dark fantasy, but there's plenty of (dark) humor scattered throughout, as well. This was an excellent read - it's been a very long time since I've read a book that managed to surprise me, but TPA managed it not once, but several times :)
Between revenge, genocide, murder, thievery, lust and murky plots, the book is fast-paced, engaging and very well worth a read.
The characters are rich, the land's history is well developed and the setting is definitely ripe for a sequel. I'm definitely hoping to read more from Shawn, whether in Mallor's world or in another one yet to be dreamed up.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Kimberly Pauley
on Oct. 11, 2011 :
If you read one dark fantasy this year, let it be this one. The main character is engaging, defiant and oh-so flawed, but you love him regardless. There's murder, mayhem, gods & goddesses, love & hate...but most of all, I really liked the humorous touches that help to keep the story grounded (it's not a total gore fest or anything). The author has done an excellent job with his worldbuilding, including a complicated mythology surrounding the gods. Definitely worth a read.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Kimberly Pauley
on Oct. 11, 2011 :
If you read one dark fantasy this year, let it be this one. The main character is engaging, defiant and oh-so flawed, but you love him regardless. There's murder, mayhem, gods & goddesses, love & hate...but most of all, I really liked the humorous touches that help to keep the story grounded (it's not a total gore fest or anything). The author has done an excellent job with his worldbuilding, including a complicated mythology surrounding the gods. Definitely worth a read.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Lj Metz
on Sep. 18, 2011 :
The Penitent Assassin is a nonstop fantasy adventure that is definitely dark, but at times, also laugh-out-loud funny. Wickersheim may be a new author, but he has a wicked way with words, world building, and creating memorable lines and characters. He weaves just the right amount of magic and mayhem, as well as plenty of sex, lust, and greed. I look forward to seeing what else he has to offer!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)