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House of Assassins
- Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, Book 2
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 16 hrs and 40 mins
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Summary
Larry Correia's best-selling epic fantasy series, Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, continues.
Ashok Vadal was once a member of the highest caste in all of Lok. As a Protector, he devoted his life to upholding the Law, rooting out those who still practiced the old ways and delivering swift justice with his ancestor blade Angruvadal. None was more merciless than he in stamping out the lingering belief in gods and demons among the casteless. His brutality was legendary and celebrated.
But soon Ashok learned that his life to that point had been a lie. He himself, senior member of the Protector Order, was casteless. He had been nothing more than an unwitting pawn in a political game. His world turned upside down, and finding himself on the wrong side of the Law, he began a campaign of rebellion, war, and destruction unlike any Lok had ever seen.
Thera had been first daughter of Vane. A member of the Warrior Order, she had spent her life training for combat. Until a strange sight in the heavens appeared one day. Thera was struck by lighting, and from that day forward, she heard the Voice. A reluctant prophet with the power to see into the future, she fought alongside Ashok Vadal and his company of men known as the Sons of the Black Sword, until a shape-shifting wizard with designs on her powers of precognition spirited her away. He holds her prisoner in the House of Assassins.
Ashok Vadal and the Sons of the Black Sword march to rescue Thera. With his sword Angruvadal, Ashok was unstoppable. But Angruvadal is gone, shattered to pieces on the demon-possessed husk of a warrior. Now, Ashok must fight without the aid of the magic blade for the first time. Thera’s life depends on it. But there is much more at risk in the continent of Lok. Strange forces are working behind the scenes.
Ashok Vadal and the Sons of the Black Sword are caught up in a game they do not fully understand, with powerful forces allied against them. Ashok no longer knows what to believe. He is beginning to think perhaps the gods really do exist. If so, he’s warned them to stay out of his way. They would do well to listen.
About House of Assassins: “Correia piles on the intrigue, action, and cliffhangers in the invigorating second Saga of the Forgotten Warrior epic fantasy.... Correia also weaves in elements that question the value of belief and the cost of giving authority to those who find more profit in preying on the weak.... Brisk fight scenes, lively characters, and plenty of black humor continue to make this series a real pleasure.” (Publishers Weekly)
Larry Correia is the creator of The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times best-selling Monster Hunter series, as well as urban fantasy hard-boiled adventure saga the Grimnoir Chronicles and epic fantasy series The Saga of the Forgotten Warrior.
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- infensus
- 21-05-19
Pacing issues
Author does the classic thing of trying to be too clever in Book 2 with frequent character switches like those that ruined Anthony Ryan’s Raven Shadow trilogy. Pacing in book 1 is mostly OK, best at the start, but 70% into book 2 and only mildly interested in the slowly unfolding story. Also the constant reminders of what happened in Book 1 are annoying. Perhaps a tactical move to draw the plot out for book 3.
Also I find the premise that the ruling class think it's a good idea to wipe out the subservient "non-people" who do the majority of the hard labour unrealistic ("Hey guys lets wipe out our GDP and throw the world into complete chaos and somehow make other casts who're already busy with their own work and don't want to do the 'lower' work pick up the slack", all to quell a tiny rebellion). Will update if it improves.
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- allan 1
- 25-01-22
Ruined
How to ruin your book series…
Repeat the same things over and over again
Make the hero completely invincible
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- Erin Daly
- 02-03-22
A brilliant book well worth your time
I have made the most Cardinal of sins and started a trilogy on the 2nd book I hadn't heard of them before and stumbled across the house of assassins , liked the sound of it and got stuck in. a brilliant read!
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- M. Paddon
- 23-05-19
Highly enjoyable.
I've really enjoyed this series so far. Good well-rounded, three-dimensional characters and a really excellent story. I in particular like the main character, who was hero to a nation and now the villain of that same nation - with the only exception the lowest classless of their society. Book if full of old gods, good versus evil, hero's and villain's, magic, battles and of course a house full of assassins. Narration is top draw with all characters distinctly voiced and well-paced throughout. If I was to pick any faults it is a little cliché in some areas and I'd like to see the magic system gone into more, but that might be coming in the next book. Clearly at least a third book, and I find myself hoping there will be more than that.
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- Adam Turner
- 23-02-22
Dark, suspenseful and brutal!
The plot thickens! Yet more savagery and intrigue here. Ashok, on the face of it, is quite a simple character who is defined by his faith in the law. Slowly and surely though, he is beginning to realise he has been blind to so much. Tim Gerard Reynolds on his usual superb form, makes any book significantly better by just reading it. Loved it and finished it very quickly!
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- Agamemnon
- 05-12-21
Loved it, what a follow up!
I loved Son of the Black Sword, so I was really looking forward to reading/listening this installment. Thankfully I was not disappointed... it more than loved up to the original, in fact I think it actually surpasses the first book.
This book had had me on the edge of my seat and I blasted through it three times as fast as any other book in recent memory. The overarching story is masterfully extended in this addition. The action scenes are expertly written and the characters grow into themselves even more along the way.
Tim Gerrard does an excellent jolly narrating the book, especially as the stoic Ashok Vidal.
This really is one of the best fantasy books I have ever come across. I can't recommend it highly enough.
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- Aik
- 28-10-21
excellent
As the first book this second book is very exciting.
The hero has a lot of adventures and almost perished. can't wait to start the next book of this series.
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- PaulC6230
- 09-03-21
Another decent chapter
Another decent chapter in this trilogy, I quite enjoyed it though some parts were slow but hang on and it’s worth it.
Again the narration is spot on without fault
Highly recommend if you enjoyed the first audiobook of the trilogy
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- Anonymous User
- 20-11-19
Even better than the 1st book
Wow what a story and the narration complements so well it all. I can't wait for book 3
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-11-23
Fantastic continuation
Enjoyable and intense, immersive as the first. #ashoktherafan. Rooting for the rebellion. Looking forward to what’s next.
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