“Outstanding. Beautifully written, perfectly paced and assured. Kept me reading well into the early hours of the morning. A wonderful first book—a wonderful book, period—that should be at the very top of your to-read list.”
—James Islington
“Dead gods, dread magic, and a lead that feels like a breath of fresh air. Great fun.”
—Peter Newman
“Often poignant and always intriguing, Age of Assassins reveals its mysteries with the style of a magic show and the artful grace of a gifted storyteller.”
—Nicholas Eames
“With an original, immersive world that wouldn’t let me go and a pair of assassins worth rooting for, Age of Assassins is a pleasure to read. I can’t wait for more!”
—Melissa Caruso
“Age of Assassins builds a compelling fantasy world and peoples it with characters you can care about. Riddled with intrigue and dangerous magic, this is a hugely enjoyable debut.”
—Jen Williams
“Barker undercuts the standard fantasy cliche of the badass lone assassin…. The most interesting treatment of the fantasy assassin trope in a while, and an involving narrative in its own right.”
—RT Book Reviews
“This is one readers will find hard to put down.”
—Booklist
“Blood of Assassins is a brilliant and often beautiful piece of literature from one the most talented writers out there.”
—Fantasy Faction