Elle Hallor: The Mistress of Deception. The Shatterer of Hearts. A Desperate Assassin Trying to Belong. ********* Elle had always yearned for a place in high society. Spinning tales were her speciality, weaving threads of truth and lie to ensnare her prey. There was nothing to save them from tripping into her intricate traps. Her loyalties are sworn to the Order, one of the networks of assassins across Myndor. Assassins do not get the satisfaction of knowing why they need to kill another enemy; retrieve another arcane item. She knows this. Enemies are lurking at every turn -- from the ancient jungles of Sirimiri and the Arichor tribes to the decaying City of Smoke. In a world ripe with betrayal and shadows, there's no time for chasing frivolous dreams of passion. Else one might find themselves choking on smoke from the spreading fire they didn't heed... [PREQUELS TO BLADE OF EMBERS SERIES]

Elle Hallor's world revolves around artful lies and trickery. No one knows Myndor's underhand networks like her -- she spent years dabbling in most of them. Despite being an infamous assassin, Elle is bound by contract to carry out whatever missions her guild commands. Her next assignment is a death-wish: kill the Imperial Heir of DETRA. She cannot do it alone. The heir's identity is a closely guarded secret. Her team will have to infiltrate DETRA and compete in lethal challenges to win their places inside. With the help of her DETRA mentor, Cerid, it might just be possible. But when loyalties and love become entangled, truths are unveiled and Elle's past comes hurtling back -- will she succeed? Five notorious assassins. One deadly competition. And Elle Hallor wants her revenge... ((cover made by blackroguex)) !!Winner of Action in CSA 2019!! !!Winner of Mystery/Thriller in Discovery Awards 2019!! !!Winner of Action in Tetralogy Awards!! !!Winner of the Aurora Awards!!