Description
For six weeks, the assassin Grayshade has walked, alone, away from the streets of Cohrelle on the banks of the Silver Coast and through the mountain pass to the basin lands of Silarein. Somewhere, in these unfamiliar lands, he must find what he seeks — answers.
Previously the Order of Argoth’s most skilled assassin, Grayshade remains their target. His goal: learn the true threat to the people of Cohrelle, and protect those who remain there. Used to the patterns of human nature, but not the secrets behind the yellow eyes of a panther, the whispers and lies of dreams, nor the sunless gloom of the infamous Bloodmarsh, Grayshade will need everything he has — outside and inside — to stay alive.
Renegade is a novel of defiant resolve and deep bonds, a story about whether we can find our way through trauma to hope.
Cover Artist: Peter Tikos
Reviews:
“Renegade is the middle volume of a trilogy, but I read it on its own and loved it. In this story, Grayshade, the former assassin, is seeking truth and justice. The familiar trope? Not at all. In the hands of this author, Grayshade is a complex and fascinating person, real and sympathetic. The world-building is rich as well, adding immensely to the story. Did I mention a mysterious panther? Well done and highly recommended.” — Julie E. Czerneda, Hall of Fame author of the Night’s Edge series from DAW Books
“Filled with action, magic, and no small amount of intrigue, what carries this assassin’s story most is Grayshade’s humanity. His yearning for companionship, family, and a permanent place in the world is palpable, which makes his struggle to uncover the mysterious plot unfolding in Silarein feel that much more immediate. Renegade continues in fine form where Grayshade left off. Fans of the first won’t want to miss the second installment in The Gray Assassin Trilogy.” — Bradley P. Beaulieu, author of Twelve Kings in Sharakahai
“A clever fantasy sequel that’s one part Jack Ryan and one part John Wick, packed with tense exchanges and thrilling adventure. Grayshade continues to be the assassin I never knew I needed in my life.” — Brandon Crilly, IPPY Award-winning author of Catalyst
