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To defy the Order of the Rook is to dance upon the edge of a knife.
The secretive Order of the Rook bursts from the shadows, sweeping over the land, assassinating royal families, and seizing control of armies and cities. Those who dare resist are hunted to extinction. Now Brion races to save Brigid, Emyr, and their new child from the assassins sent to destroy them. But this time, it isn’t just about the lives of those he loves. The freedom of all lands rests in his hands and those of the friends he left behind in Morcia. The avalanche of empire can only be stopped by the death of the Masters of the Rook, the most skilled and dangerous assassins in the land. If Brion and his allies can’t find a way to stop them, no one will.
The secretive Order of the Rook bursts from the shadows, sweeping over the land, assassinating royal families, and seizing control of armies and cities. Those who dare resist are hunted to extinction. Now Brion races to save Brigid, Emyr, and their new child from the assassins sent to destroy them. But this time, it isn’t just about the lives of those he loves. The freedom of all lands rests in his hands and those of the friends he left behind in Morcia. The avalanche of empire can only be stopped by the death of the Masters of the Rook, the most skilled and dangerous assassins in the land. If Brion and his allies can’t find a way to stop them, no one will.
259 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 2, 2020
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J.W. Elliot
33 books62 followersJames is a twenty-nine-year-old stuck in an older man’s body. He loves to paddle his canoe, shoot his handmade longbows in the woods, make knives, study martial arts, and generally enjoys challenging himself. When not teaching or writing about the real past, he is imagining worlds and histories that might have been, should have been, or may yet be.
James has two homes (though only one house)--the mountains of Idaho and the forests of New England--where he canoes, hikes, camps, rock climbs, and shoots the longbows he makes himself. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife.
James is a professional historian whose published works include two histories of the Inquisition, a documentary history of Columbus's first voyage, a transcription of a colonial era account book from Weymouth, Massachusetts, and a global history of piracy. This means that he is a professional teller of stories, both real and imagined.
James's favorite author is J.R.R. Tolkien, though he will never be able to watch the Peter Jackson Hobbit films again. The first viewing nearly gave him a fit. He loves The Giver and The Book Thief. He has read all the Hunger Games novels, but thinks Katniss should have ended up with Gale. (Sorry Peeta fans.) He enjoys Harry Potter and thinks magic should be real--so long as he owns the Elder Wand.
For more background, images, videos, and information related to my stories and my hobbies, see my Pinterest boards. https://www.pinterest.com/jwelliot1/b...
James has two homes (though only one house)--the mountains of Idaho and the forests of New England--where he canoes, hikes, camps, rock climbs, and shoots the longbows he makes himself. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife.
James is a professional historian whose published works include two histories of the Inquisition, a documentary history of Columbus's first voyage, a transcription of a colonial era account book from Weymouth, Massachusetts, and a global history of piracy. This means that he is a professional teller of stories, both real and imagined.
James's favorite author is J.R.R. Tolkien, though he will never be able to watch the Peter Jackson Hobbit films again. The first viewing nearly gave him a fit. He loves The Giver and The Book Thief. He has read all the Hunger Games novels, but thinks Katniss should have ended up with Gale. (Sorry Peeta fans.) He enjoys Harry Potter and thinks magic should be real--so long as he owns the Elder Wand.
For more background, images, videos, and information related to my stories and my hobbies, see my Pinterest boards. https://www.pinterest.com/jwelliot1/b...
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July 11, 2020
Good development of characters
I would have given this a five the series has a lot of great characteristics. The story line has the tried and true storyline used through the ages from the Greeks on down. Lost heirs mistaken identities. The suthor is great at character development. I cared about these people in the story. I even cared about the people he killed off. That is one of the things I didn't like he told off people that I think he could have kept the storyline going with just allowing some of them to live. There were also some inconsistencies of where are some things came from. But I thought the book was great I couldn't put it down I stayed up all night reading them.
I would have given this a five the series has a lot of great characteristics. The story line has the tried and true storyline used through the ages from the Greeks on down. Lost heirs mistaken identities. The suthor is great at character development. I cared about these people in the story. I even cared about the people he killed off. That is one of the things I didn't like he told off people that I think he could have kept the storyline going with just allowing some of them to live. There were also some inconsistencies of where are some things came from. But I thought the book was great I couldn't put it down I stayed up all night reading them.
December 13, 2020
A brilliant series and a great finale
I didn't want this story to end, I love it when I can b at one with the characters, when I feel the pain. I have read this series in every spare moment , if u enjoy reading about this period of time then u can't fail.to enjoy this.
I didn't want this story to end, I love it when I can b at one with the characters, when I feel the pain. I have read this series in every spare moment , if u enjoy reading about this period of time then u can't fail.to enjoy this.
January 19, 2022
A masterpiece of great writing
I don't know whether or not to read any of J.W. Elliott's other series. I have grown attached to so many of the characters that died in book seven. It was like losing good friends. You made them feel so realistic with the way you tell your story.
I don't know whether or not to read any of J.W. Elliott's other series. I have grown attached to so many of the characters that died in book seven. It was like losing good friends. You made them feel so realistic with the way you tell your story.
July 29, 2020
Nice story...too much violence
Great action throughout the book...some of the characters got lost or faded away in the turmoil...I got tired near the end
Great action throughout the book...some of the characters got lost or faded away in the turmoil...I got tired near the end
August 9, 2020
An excellent series, throughly enjoyed all the books.
September 1, 2020
satisfaction.
Many interesting story lines, each capable of a series in themselves, woven masterfully into this grand yarn. Looking forward to many similar.
Many interesting story lines, each capable of a series in themselves, woven masterfully into this grand yarn. Looking forward to many similar.
September 5, 2020
What a great series of books
You could not tell what was going to happen next. Great characters and brilliant story lines. Was worth reading in order.
You could not tell what was going to happen next. Great characters and brilliant story lines. Was worth reading in order.
June 4, 2022
Wait... Seriously??! Where's the Epilogue?? You need an Epilogue!! Whatever. Anyway a lot of dead people.
WARNING SPOILER
Redmond, Emilia, and others. Not Gwyneth or York though.
WARNING SPOILER
Redmond, Emilia, and others. Not Gwyneth or York though.
June 5, 2022
another good one
Elliot keeps entertaining and carrying his characters forward. There is death and loss and mayhem but no gratuitous violence, which I appreciate.
Elliot keeps entertaining and carrying his characters forward. There is death and loss and mayhem but no gratuitous violence, which I appreciate.
June 18, 2022
Good read
Very entertaining.if you don't like finishing a book because you will miss the characters this the series for ypu. Had to keep reading.
Very entertaining.if you don't like finishing a book because you will miss the characters this the series for ypu. Had to keep reading.
December 28, 2022
Very violent
May 13, 2023
The war has begun, and Brion and his friends will have to do whatever to save his friends and the lands. The Rooks must be eliminated but not without the cost of lives. Friends will be made but also lives will be lost. Finola has something to tell Brion and a decision with their lives will have to be made. This has been an outstanding series. Great characters and lots of intense and good moments.
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