Assassin's Fate

Book III of the Fitz and the Fool trilogy

By: Robin Hobb

Narrated by: Elliot Hill

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The stunning conclusion to Robin Hobb’s Fitz and the Fool trilogy, which began with Fool’s Assassin and Fool’s Quest

“Every new Robin Hobb novel is a cause for celebration. Along with millions of her other fans, I delight in every visit to the Six Duchies, the Rain Wilds, and the Out Islands, and can’t wait to see where she’ll take me next.”—George R. R. Martin

More than twenty years ago, the first epic fantasy novel featuring FitzChivalry Farseer and his mysterious, often maddening friend the Fool struck like a bolt of brilliant lightning. Now New York Times bestselling author Robin Hobb brings to a momentous close the third trilogy featuring these beloved characters in a novel of unsurpassed artistry that is sure to endure as one of the great masterworks of the genre.

Fitz’s young daughter, Bee, has been kidnapped by the Servants, a secret society whose members not only dream of possible futures but use their prophecies to add to their wealth and influence. Bee plays a crucial part in these dreams—but just what part remains uncertain.

As Bee is dragged by her sadistic captors across half the world, Fitz and the Fool, believing her dead, embark on a mission of revenge that will take them to the distant island where the Servants reside—a place the Fool once called home and later called prison. It was a hell the Fool escaped, maimed and blinded, swearing never to return.

For all his injuries, however, the Fool is not as helpless as he seems. He is a dreamer too, able to shape the future. And though Fitz is no longer the peerless assassin of his youth, he remains a man to be reckoned with—deadly with blades and poison, and adept in Farseer magic. And their goal is simple: to make sure not a single Servant survives their scourge.

Critic reviews

PRAISE FOR ROBIN HOBB

“Every new Robin Hobb novel is a cause for celebration. Along with millions of her other fans, I delight in every visit to the Six Duchies, the Rain Wilds, and the Out Islands, and can’t wait to see where she’ll take me next.”—George R. R. Martin

Fool’s Assassin

“Hobb knows the complicated workings of the wayward human heart, and she takes time to depict them in her tale, to tell her story sweetly, insistently, compellingly. . . . A book meant to be inhabited rather than run through.”—The Seattle Times

“[Hobb’s] prose sparkles, her characters leap off the page.”—Tordotcom

“Fantastic . . . emotionally rich storytelling.”—Library Journal (starred review)

Fool’s Quest

“A complex tapestry of adventure, betrayal, destiny, and unrelenting peril . . . Hobb’s expertise is evident as always.”—Publishers Weekly

“Glorious and beautiful storytelling . . . Hobb lets rip with revelations, treachery, vengeance, sword fights and full on magical mayhem.”—SciFiNow

“If readers have any doubt that Robin Hobb is one of the finest writers in the fantasy genre, then they haven’t read any of her work.”—SFFWorld

Slow, but a solid conclusion

If you could sum up Assassin's Fate in three words, what would they be?

Inevitable, engaging, and emotional.

What did you like best about this story?

This is a tough story to get through, largely because of the constant turmoil of favorite characters. However, if you have read many of Hobb's books, this is something to be expected. She wraps up many story lines in this book, not just Fitz & the Fool.

What didn’t you like about Elliot Hill’s performance?

For the narrative parts of the book, Elliot Hills performance is decent enough. His pace and voice are both soothing and pleasant. However, his female voices are intensely annoying. He just doesn't have the knack it. It's unfortunate because there are several major female characters, and its' rough listening to it.

Crying my eyes out

This is one of the best stories I have ever read. At times I found myself laughing out loud, balling my eyes out, furious and shouting all the emotions of real life are brought out by this wonderful tale. Fitz, Nighteyes, Fool you will all be deeply missed. I wish this story could go on forever. I feel like I've lost a best friend or loved one with the ending of this tale but I am so glad I read this tale.

loved it!

well developed characters bring this world and story to life ! throughly enjoyed the entire trilogy

A great culmination of the previous stories!

Excellent narration and addition of character creations and
enhancements on the previous characters and
story lines.

Intense

I just finished listening to the final book of the Fitz & the Fool trilogy by Robin Hobb. I was a little reluctant to start because I knew it would be emotionally difficult. It was.
It was also very long which is good. That way I can be totally immersed in it. I did find some parts so difficult to accept emotionally that I had to take rest breaks for recovery even if I had time to listen. . A few bits where there was a little too much hurting of Fitz daughter Bea and recounting of the Fool's torture but it all came together in the end. And even when he could have ended it sooner there was still a good 4-6 hrs left to end it better. I was crying at the end and various points throughout.
I was glad to see how well he tied in the rain wild series with their live ships. And glad that not all the length was due to padding from re-telling the previous books for the readers that hadn't read the others. Why someone would start with the 3rd book I have no idea.
Definitely read it.