Space Assassins Series by Scott Baron

Kill or be killed, that was the assassin's way. It was an easy choice. That is, unless you found yourself fighting your former lover.Hozark was a master assassin, one of the finest the galaxy had ever seen. But when a routine contract goes horribly wrong, it becomes clear something sinister is at play. A powerful foe is hunting slayers, and only one weapon can end the bloodshed. A legendary vespus blade.But there's just one enormous problem... moreKill or be killed, that was the assassin's way. It was an easy choice. That is, unless you found yourself fighting your former lover.Hozark was a master assassin, one of the finest the galaxy had ever seen. But when a routine contract goes horribly wrong, it becomes clear something sinister is at play. A powerful foe is hunting slayers, and only one weapon can end the bloodshed. A legendary vespus blade.But there's just one enormous problem. Those with the arcane skill to craft them all perished long ago. Or so it is believed. But romors tell of one who may yet live, and if Hozark hopes to prevail, he will have to pursue those whispers to the ends of the galaxy. For not only does his own survival depend on it, but that of his order as well. less

Only a fool would target the deadliest order of assassins in the galaxy.The galaxy had no shortage of fools.Treachery and deceit were the stock-in-trade of the secretive order of killers, but the tables had been turned. One of their own had fallen victim to a nefarious plot. And very soon, someone would be paying the price.

Only a fool would target the deadliest order of assassins in the galaxy.The galaxy had no shortage of fools.All of space was their domain, and their murderous skill with both magic and blades was legendary. But even the most powerful killers sometimes faced the unexpected, and with it their own possible demise. But with a legendary blade in hand and an unlikely band of allies united, whoever had foolishly attacked the order would pay the ultimate price.

Some might say there is no honor among assassins.That might be true of many, but not the Ghalian.A debt had been called in, and the code dictated it must be repaid, even if the timing did happen to be incredibly poor. But once the dangerous endeavor was undertaken and the wheels set in motion, what at first seemed to be a mere task of honor soon revealed itself to have far greater repercussions than expected... moreSome might say there is no honor among assassins.That might be true of many, but not the Ghalian.A debt had been called in, and the code dictated it must be repaid, even if the timing did happen to be incredibly poor. But once the dangerous endeavor was undertaken and the wheels set in motion, what at first seemed to be a mere task of honor soon revealed itself to have far greater repercussions than expected.The quest would be a harrowing effort for even the most skilled members of the order of assassins, and their success or failure could very well shift the balance of power in the entire galaxy. less

Looks can be deceiving. A fact sometimes learned at the pointy end of a blade.It made for a very short learning curve.Underestimating an opponent was a common mistake made by those wielding power. But when the most elite sect of assassins were involved, making that blunder could prove a particularly fatal one. But in games of subterfuge and plotting they were not the only ones with tricks up their sleeves, and sometimes death was a two-way street... moreLooks can be deceiving. A fact sometimes learned at the pointy end of a blade.It made for a very short learning curve.Underestimating an opponent was a common mistake made by those wielding power. But when the most elite sect of assassins were involved, making that blunder could prove a particularly fatal one. But in games of subterfuge and plotting they were not the only ones with tricks up their sleeves, and sometimes death was a two-way street.Hozark and his rag-tag crew were closing in on the mysterious visla causing so much chaos throughout the systems as he grasped for more power. But the hunter was also the hunted, it seemed, and offense and defense could quickly change places. A galactic power struggle was underway, and one that threatened not only those adept at wielding deadly magic, but the commoners as well. And they found themselves right in the middle. less