Series: Book 1 in the Shadowdance series
Rating: *****
Tags: EN-Fantasy, Lang:en
Summary
Thren Felhorn is the greatest assassin
of his time. Marshalling the thieves' guilds under his control,
he declares war against the Trifect, an allegiance of wealthy
and powerful nobles.Aaron Felhorn has been groomed since birth
to be Thren's heir. Sent to kill the daughter of a priest,
Aaron instead risks his own life to protect her from the wrath
of his guild. In doing so, he glimpses a world beyond poison,
daggers, and the iron control of his father.Guilds twist and
turn, trading allegiances for survival. The Trifect weakens,
its reputation broken, its money dwindling. The players take
sides as the war nears its end, and Thren puts in motion a plan
to execute hundreds. Only Aaron can stop the massacre and
protect those he loves...