Assassin's Blade

The White Mage Saga, Book 0

By: Ben Hale

Narrated by: Derek Perkins

Renowned for his flawless kills, the Swordsman is one of the most lethal mages on Earth.

His reputation for subtlety allows him to command a high price - despite his singular rule. He does not kill innocents. Recently, his employer has been a secretive group known as the Harbingers, whose latest target is not who he seems. Known only as Hawk, the man proves to be an elusive quarry. When stalking his haunts fails the Swordsman baits a trap and settles in to wait. But this prey is also a predator, one who knows a disturbing truth. If the Swordsman believes it, his rage will see no bounds. No mage or man will deprive him of retribution, for when you betray the Swordsman, you invite his blade.

Assassin's Blade is a short story in the riveting Chronicles of Lumineia series. It precedes the events in The Last Oracle.

©2021 Ben Hale (P)2021 Podium Audio

Quick but enjoyable ride

I really enjoyed the tone and delivery of this performance. Characters aren't super complex but I was listening for the action and world building so it didn't bother me at all. I would try more titles by this author!

Not for newcomers to the series

I do enjoy Ben Hale's work, but this is clearly for fans of the series, not for newcomers.

great book!

good book! I hope the books get better and better as the story goes on in them.

Good insight into the Swordsman

This was a nice novel that explaining who the Swordsman is just a little bit more. I would recommend it and then continue to read the White Mage Omnibus.

Action packed short story intro to Series

I wasn’t sure what I was expecting, but it wasn’t a short story that was 50+% fight scenes. As my first encounter with the author & narrator, I’m willing to proceed … cautiously. I’m hoping the world building/setting, characters, & dialogue are more fleshed out in the main books.

3 of 5 stars.