Fantasy & Sci-Fi Assassins
Dive into the best fantasy and sci-fi assassins books! Explore thrilling tales of shadowy killers, deadly plots, and epic adventures in top-rated assassin novels.

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The Way of Shadows
by Brent Weeks
Determined to escape the Warrens, Azoth seeks out Durzo Blint, the city's most ruthless assassin, to persuade him to take him on as an apprentice …

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The Book of Jhereg
by Steven Brust
The first three fantastical adventures of assassin Vlad Taltos—now in one volume. A welcome addition to any fantasy fan's library, The Book of Jhereg follows …

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Assassin's Apprentice
by Robin Hobb
“Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin Young Fitz …

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The Legend of Nightfall
by Mickey Zucker Reichert
Nightfall--assassin, thief, swordsman, adventurer, and wielder of magic--has always evaded his pursuers, until he falls prey to a royal trap that leaves him bound by …

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Shadow's Edge
by Brent Weeks
From New York Times bestselling author Brent Weeks... Kylar Stern has rejected the assassin's life. The Godking's successful coup has left Kylar's master, Durzo, and …

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Beyond the Shadows
by Brent Weeks
From New York Times bestselling author Brent Weeks... Logan Gyre is king of Cenaria, a country under siege, with a threadbare army and little hope. …


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Assassin's Quest
by Robin Hobb
“An enthralling conclusion to this superb trilogy, displaying an exceptional combination of originality, magic, adventure, character, and drama.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) King Shrewd is dead …