The Spider
Subtitle: an elemental assassin book
By: Jennifer Estep
Edition: First Pocket Books paperback edition.
Series: An Elemental Assassin book
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 381
ISBN-13: 9781451689013; 9781451689068
Subjects: Assassins; Magic; Fiction
Description: "How did I end up in a career where I always have blood on my hands?  Well, let me tell you a story about an assassin who thought she could do no wrong. . . .  Ten years ago. A blistering hot August night. I remember like it was yesterday. The night I, Gin Blanco, truly became the Spider. Killing people is what I do best, especially now that I've honed my Ice and Stone magic. But back then, I had yet to learn one very important rule: arrogance will get you, every single time.  This particular job seemed simple: murder a crooked building contractor with ties to ruthless Fire elemental Mab Monroe. My mentor, Fletcher Lane, had some misgivings, but I was certain that I had the situation under control . . . right up until I exposed my weaknesses to a merciless opponent who exploited every single one of them. There's a reason assassins aren't supposed to feel anything. Luckily, a knife to the heart can fix that problem, especially when I'm the one wielding it. . . ."--Page 4 of cover.
Notes: Includes excerpt from author's next book in the series, "Poisen Promise" at the end of the book.

"Pocket Books urban fantasy"--Spine.