Review: When diplomacy and reason fail
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 2, 2012
Assassin has a common medieval back-story of a war between two nations that's run its course with the people and needs to be reconciled politically.  What isn't so common is the intimate view of this process behind the scenes where the chess match between greed and desperation are played out.  Lowan's final act to save his people will leave you stunned.Iden gives us a look at war from the power brokers' perspective to find the right balance of sacrifice for what they desire most while taking into account the will of the people.  It's well-crafted in terms of plot and though this isn't a story with a lot of action the pacing is brisk enough.  Iden's ability to paint a complete picture and build a small cast that connects you in so few pages is priceless.  The only drawback for some readers may be the lack of tangible action; however, if you can appreciate the delicacies and pressure of politics in a fantasy age, then you'll thoroughly enjoy Assassin - a well-earned 4.4 stars.Tom Clementson (Kindle Book Review)Be sure to take a moment and leave your feedback and comments about the book on Amazon and goodreads.