
Assassin: A Dark Epic Fantasy Novel (Darkblade Book 1)
4.3 stars from 5,255 reviews. One of the highest rated Fantasy books we track.
Last checked: Apr 14, 2026
Must ReadHighly rated with thousands of reviews. A proven favourite.Full price — consider adding to your watchlist for a better deal.
Price range: Free – $4.99
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Fans of these authors will like this...
- Joe Abercrombie
- Mark Lawrence
- Anthony Ryan
Fans of these books will like this...
- The Blade Itself
- Prince of Thorns
- The Shadow of the Gods
Perfect for you if...
- You love dark fantasy with a morally grey protagonist who operates by his own rules, not society's.
- You want a story where the hero is genuinely dangerous and the stakes feel real because innocent people matter to him.
- You're drawn to epic revenge plots where the antagonist realises too late they've awakened something unstoppable.
Maybe not for you if...
- You prefer fantasy where the main character is unambiguously heroic and operates within clear moral boundaries.
- You're looking for light-hearted or humorous fantasy with comic relief woven throughout.
- You want a slow-burn romance subplot; this book's focus is relentless action and the Hunter's singular mission.
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Price History
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Price has dropped 16 times over the last 4 years. Goes on sale roughly every 93 days. Typically stays discounted for 12 days.
Sales Rank
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Currently around #22K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 71% recently.
Rating & Reviews
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Currently 4.3★ from 5,255 reviews
Gaining approximately 63 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.3 over the tracking period.
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