Review: "Assassin"... a tale of diplomatic intrigue... 3 1/2 Stars
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 08 9, 2012
"Assassin" is a short medieval adventure by author Matthew Iden. This Kindle e-book was  a 307 Kb download (approx. 24 printed pages) and was priced at $0.99 at the time of writing this review.Spoilers (general theme)Two neighboring countries have been at war for over 17 years... many have forgotten the reasons why. One country sends an emissary to the other in an attempt to negotiate a treaty to stop the senseless killing that has drained both nations dry.Sometimes these efforts work out... sometimes not.End SpoilersSome thoughts on "Assassin"...1.) an intriguing story of diplomatic gamesmanship.2.) well written and nicely paced.3.) some nice character development despite the shortness of this tale.3.) author Iden has definitive skill for description and also conversation without going to excess.4.) an ending that I wasn't expecting. I must admit it felt a bit contrived to me... simply put there to give an unusual finish.Conclusion:A well written short story with an ending that just seemed out of place.3 1/2 Stars.Ray Nicholsonraynicholsonsreviews@hotmail.com