Prince of Fools (The Red Queen's War, #1)

by Mark Lawrence

I’ve always found hitting a man from behind to be the best way to go about things. This can sometimes be accomplished by dint of a simple ruse. Classics such as, “What’s that over there?” work surprisingly often, but for truly optimal results it’s best if the person doesn’t ever know you were there.

Most barriers are there to keep the unwashed out, not the washed in.

I’m nine parts bluster and one part greed and so far not an ounce of murder.

They call it a deadly sin, but in my experience lust will get you into more trouble and sloth’s only a sin when you’re being chased.