Assassinorum: Kingmaker

In the novel "Assassinorum", Vindicare assassin Absolom Raithe is tasked with removing the king of the Knight World of Dominion and guiding a pro-Imperial candidate to victory in the brutal succession crisis. He must navigate a world steeped in chivalric codes and face threats from adamantine monsters. Failure to succeed could plunge the entire sector into darkness.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 19 January 2023
Publisher: Games Workshop Ltd

The Officio Assassinorum, a formidable organization tasked with safeguarding the future of humanity, stands as a beacon of hope in a world plagued by darkness. Its agents, known as the bloody-handed, secret saviors of the Imperium, are charged with achieving the seemingly impossible. Among them is the legendary Vindicare assassin Absolom Raithe, who has just received his most challenging assignment yet.

The Knight World of Dominion, once a proud and united part of the Imperium, is now teetering on the brink of secession. Its court, divided by factionalism and ruled by an increasingly unhinged monarch, is a testament to the chaos that grips the realm. In this tumultuous setting, Raithe must undertake a perilous mission: he must remove the king from his throne and ensure the ascension of a pro-Imperial candidate amidst the ensuing succession crisis.

The task at hand is daunting, as Raithe and his team must navigate a world steeped in chivalric codes, where every move risks discovery and every threat pilots an adamantine monster. Failure is not an option, for if the assassins fail, and Dominion falls, the entire sector will be plunged into darkness.

Raithe and his team, consisting of the skilled Callidus assassin Sycorax and a handful of loyal operatives, must employ all their skills and resources to accomplish their mission. They must infiltrate the heart of Dominion, where the stakes are higher than ever before, and where the fate of countless lives hangs in the balance.

As they delve deeper into the world of Dominion, Raithe and his team encounter a myriad of challenges and obstacles. They must navigate treacherous political landscapes, confront powerful adversaries, and unravel the intricate web of conspiracies that threaten to unravel the entire sector.

Despite the odds, Raithe and his team remain determined to succeed. They draw upon their training, their experience, and their unwavering loyalty to the Officio Assassinorum to overcome every obstacle that stands in their way.

In the end, Raithe and his team emerge victorious, securing the future of Dominion and preserving the stability of the entire sector. Their mission may have been fraught with danger and uncertainty, but their bravery and determination have prevailed.

The novel "Assassinorum" by Robert Rath is a thrilling exploration of the complex relationships between the different Assassinorum Temples and the perilous missions they undertake. It is a testament to the resilience and skill of the assassins and the importance of their work in safeguarding the future of humanity.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800262706