Snowblooded

Valour and Petrichor are two members of the Order of Axsten, an assassins guild, who are tasked with killing Brandquist, the leader of the city's illegal magic trade. They must work together to outwit the thugs on their tail, keep Ingrid alive, and work together without murdering each other.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2024
Publisher: Rebellion Publishing Ltd.

Valour and Petrichor, esteemed members of the Order of Axsten, an assassins guild, are entrusted with maintaining order in the rugged city of Vinterstock. Recruited from the streets as children and raised to compete for their guild's approval, Valour relies on her physical strength to survive, while Petrichor strives to embody the qualities of a gentleman assassin. Their most significant assignment yet awaits them: the assassination of Brandquist, the enigmatic leader of the city's illegal magic trade. This task poses a significant risk, as their rivalry threatens to derail their mission. However, the potential reward is substantial enough to settle their debts with the Order and pave the way for new beginnings.

Adding to the complexity of the situation, Valour is tasked with protecting Ingrid Rytterdahl, an aristocrat who becomes an unexpected ally. Valour finds herself drawn to Ingrid's beauty and charisma, while Petrichor harbors a deep-seated resentment towards her. Despite his initial reluctance, Petrichor grudgingly acknowledges Ingrid's knowledge and connections as they navigate the city's criminal underbelly in pursuit of Brandquist.

As they delve deeper into the investigation, secrets begin to unravel, putting Valour and Petrichor's lives in danger. They must outwit their pursuers, keep Ingrid alive, and, perhaps most challenging of all, work together without resorting to murder. The tension between them simmers, fueled by their competing desires and the treacherous circumstances they find themselves in.

In the end, Valour and Petrichor must confront their demons and learn to trust each other if they hope to succeed in their mission and escape the city's grip. Their journey tests their loyalty, courage, and resolve, and ultimately reveals the true nature of their relationship and the sacrifices they are willing to make for the greater good.

Weight: 516g
Dimension: 223 x 143 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837860685