Night of the Assassin

Assassin Series Prequel

By: Russell Blake

Narrated by: Dick Hill

Night of the Assassin is the gritty, edge-of-your seat prequel to King of Swords. A no-holds-barred, breakneck-paced thriller, Night of the Assassin charts the early years of El Rey - known as the King of Swords - a super-assassin responsible for some of the world's most spectacular and daring executions. Framed against the backdrop of present-day Mexico's brutal narco-trafficking violence, Night of the Assassin chronicles the making of a monster - a cold-blooded, ruthless killing machine. Raw, disturbing, edgy and unflinching, this epic saga defies convention to create a roller-coaster of intrigue, suspense and thrills that will leave even the most jaded thriller aficionados gasping for breath.

©2012 Russell Blake (P)2013 Russell Blake

Insight into Early Days

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I listened to the audiobook version of this book, and that may be part of the reason I can only give it a 3. The narrator was very slow, and I had to bump up the speed of the app in order to get through the story.
I enjoyed the beginning of the story as we followed the development of El Rey, but I felt in the latter part of the book it was a bit hard to stay with the story. We no longer had any insight into the assassin and simply followed his feats. I did find the storyline interesting enough to read some of the other books in the series. I think I will read the Kindle version instead of listening if the same narrator is used.

Riveting Fast and Brutal

What did you love best about Night of the Assassin?

This book fleshed out El Rey - the assassin. It gives background to how he became so cold in carrying out murder for hire with out a second thought. The things he sees and his own personal tragedies shaped what he would ultimately become.

What about Dick Hill’s performance did you like?

I always like Dick Hill. He is an excellent narrator, I found these books by searching for books he has read.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Without spoiling it for anyone yes. when Jasmine tells what happened to her after the murder of her father.

Any additional comments?

Really good book, fast paced, brutal at times but believable. I highly recommend this book. If you're looking for something different in this genre you've found it!

a short romp

Would you listen to Night of the Assassin again? Why?

yes takes a bit to really get the flow of things

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Basically kept my attention

What about Dick Hill’s performance did you like?

great job

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

yes the obvious one raising issue of "mercy" act

Excellent

Love everything that Mr. Blake writes. I believe I own all that he has written.

So similar to Lee Child

...but the it is the same narrator. If you like Jack Reacher, you'll probably like this too.