Weapon of Flesh Series by Chris A. Jackson

Forged from flesh…and magic. Made to kill…but not to feel.He was made for one purpose: To be the most efficient killer, the most lethal assassin the world had ever seen. But something has gone wrong with the plan.The Master is gone… The weapon is free… And in a dangerous world, a weapon does what a weapon is made to do. Or does he?Without even a name, the weapon chooses one: Lad... moreForged from flesh…and magic. Made to kill…but not to feel.He was made for one purpose: To be the most efficient killer, the most lethal assassin the world had ever seen. But something has gone wrong with the plan.The Master is gone… The weapon is free… And in a dangerous world, a weapon does what a weapon is made to do. Or does he?Without even a name, the weapon chooses one: Lad. And so the weapon begins to become a person… All he has been told is that his destiny awaits him, so he seeks it out, though he knows not what that destiny is.But the one who paid for the weapon to be forged awaits his prize…impatiently. The Grandfather of Assassins has invested nearly two decades and a fortune in his perfect weapon, and when it does not arrive on time, he begins to search. His hunters are seeking Lad, and Lad is seeking his destiny.There is only one problem: No one thought a weapon of flesh would fall in love. less

The sequel to the award-winning Weapon of Flesh, Weapon of Blood continues the story of Lad, a man crafted of magic and flesh to be the most lethal assassin the world has ever known.A weapon becomes a person.The Grandfather is dead, and Lad is free to live his life as he chooses…as long as he chooses the Assassins Guild, of course.Lad’s job is to protect Master Hunter Mya, a difficult proposition with a guild war brewing and death waiting around every corner... moreThe sequel to the award-winning Weapon of Flesh, Weapon of Blood continues the story of Lad, a man crafted of magic and flesh to be the most lethal assassin the world has ever known.A weapon becomes a person.The Grandfather is dead, and Lad is free to live his life as he chooses…as long as he chooses the Assassins Guild, of course.Lad’s job is to protect Master Hunter Mya, a difficult proposition with a guild war brewing and death waiting around every corner. Envious rivals plot to eliminate Mya, even as the Assassins Guild Grandmaster seeks to promote her.Lad’s solace is his loving family. But the blessings of love and friendship vie with the despair of fear and doubt. And so much gained means that much more to lose.Suspicion and betrayal abound as the Assassins Guild factions strive for supremacy. Even Mya harbors secrets so deep that she will kill to prevent them from being revealed. Lad does not know who to trust, but that is not the worst of it.For, unbeknownst to Lad, he is no longer the only weapon of flesh… less

Weapon of Vengeance continues the story of Lad, a man crafted of magic and flesh to be the most lethal assassin the world has ever known.A weapon in pain...Guilt wracked and vengeful, Lad scours Twailin for the killer who destroyed his life. With the Assassins Guild at his beck and call, the search should be straightforward. However, cryptic clues lead to one dead end after another, thwarting his obsession... moreWeapon of Vengeance continues the story of Lad, a man crafted of magic and flesh to be the most lethal assassin the world has ever known.A weapon in pain...Guilt wracked and vengeful, Lad scours Twailin for the killer who destroyed his life. With the Assassins Guild at his beck and call, the search should be straightforward. However, cryptic clues lead to one dead end after another, thwarting his obsession.Forced to trust a traitor and keep secrets from those closest to him, Lad's only hope is to find Kiesha, a woman caught between worlds. Is she a thief, an assassin, or a pawn of the very powers that control the Empire? Unfortunately, Lad's not the only one hunting her.When summoned by the Grandmaster, Lad must face hard questions. Dare he continue his investigation and risk the emnity of the man who can spend his life on a whim? Can he trust Mya's offer of help, or will she betray him to ensure her own safety? And the most difficult question: Will vengeance truly bring solace? less