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Night of Zealotry: A Tale of the Assassin Without A Name #3

Scott MarloweFebruary 19, 2014

Umberland Press

Take out the mark, retrieve the scroll, and avoid getting killed by his protection detail of Black Guard mercenaries. That was the job. Simple enough, or so the Assassin Without a Name thought, until he finds himself smack in the middle of three organizations all vying for possession of the item he just stole.

Of the three, the worst is the Jakaree, a group of fanatical priests willing to kill--and to use deadly technology--to fulfill their mysterious goals. But by making the Assassin Without a Name a target, they're about to get a lesson in death themselves from one of the best.

* The Assassin Without a Name series thus far:

Fine Wine, Killing the Dead, Night of Zealotry, The Goddard Affair, Thief's Gambit

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About the author

Scott Marlowe writes both straight-up fantasy and science fantasy. We all know anything can happen in fantasy. But toss in some pseudoscience, an infernal machine or two, and a healthy dose of rampant sorcery and you've got a true recipe for disastrous adventure and fun.

Scott holds degrees in Computer Science Engineering, Comparative Literature, and English from the University of California, Davis.

When he's not writing, Scott likes to hit the trails on his mountain bike or immerse himself in the excitement (sarcasm) and intricacies of tax software. He loves dogs, dark beer, and strong coffee.

He hails from the San Francisco Bay Area, but now lives in Texas with his wife and two crazy dogs.

You can find more information about Scott online at scottmarlowe.com.

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Umberland Press

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Feb 19, 2014

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Fiction / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy

Fiction / Fantasy / Paranormal

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