The Assassin’s Throne
A Bone Guard Adventure
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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- $4.99
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Publisher Description
A Templar betrayal, a stolen throne and a madman who would be king
A simple assignment goes horribly wrong: the Bone Guard runs afoul of modern knights, ancient Assassins and the self-proclaimed King of Jerusalem, hell-bent on reclaiming his throne.
In the palace of the Byzantine Emperor stood a technological wonder fusing mystic symbols and ancient technologies: the awe-inspiring Throne of Solomon, challenging the unworthy with automated figures made of gold. In 1204, the Fourth Crusade pillaged Constantinople and cast the throne into darkness, the stuff of legend. . . until now.
When a wealthy roboticist hires the Bone Guard for her charity photo shoot, it's the perfect chance for some R'n'R. Stand around looking tough, transfer an ancient manuscript, retire to the client's mansion for a night of luxury--what could possibly go wrong? Then Grant's stand-in gets shot, their objective stolen and the archive catches fire. So much for Nick's mantra of "details, not ops."
Instead of kicking back with champagne, Grant and his wingman plunge straight into danger, chasing a killer, a thief, and an old adversary they know as the Phantom. Their client is lying, their objective is missing, and their reputation is on the line—along with their lives—as they hunt for clues in Turkish baths and ruined churches from Istanbul to the Dead Cities of Syria. Modern wars spark ancient rivalries, leaving Grant caught between the man who would be king, and the mystery shrouding his throne. The Templars are after Grant's head, and the next target is the woman who ignited his heart. The Bone Guard is on the job and the legend's about to get real.
Bone Guard. . .where adventure and history ignite!
Customer Reviews
Tale of Adventure and Ancient History/Mythology
This review was first published on Kurt's Frontier.
Synopsis:
In the Byzantine Emperor’s palace stood a throne, which was a technological marvel. It would challenge the unworthy with gold, automated figures. The Fourth Crusade pillaged Constantinople in 1204, and the throne vanished from history, becoming a thing of legend. In the 21st Century, a wealthy roboticist hires Grant Casey and his Bone Guard to protect her charity photo shoot. The job was supposed to be easy, guard the transfer of an ancient manuscript, then retire for a night in the client’s mansion. Except someone made the mistake of asking, “What could possibly go wrong?”
Grant’s double gets shot, and a thief takes the manuscript. Grant and his war buddy, Nick, plunge headfirst into danger, chasing the killer and a mystery woman Grant knows only as the Phantom. Their client is keeping information from them, but with their reputation on the line, they must hunt for clues in Turkish baths and ruined Churches from Turkey to Syria. At the center is the Throne of Solomon and a self-styled King of Jerusalem who seeks to claim it.
Review:
The Assassin’s Throne is the third installment of the adventures of Grant (Chief) Casey, founder of the Bone Guard and former U.S. Army Special Operations. He created the Bone Guard to protect archaeological sites. Kyra Akbulut specializes in robotics, but her parents were historians and archaeologists. She plans to take possession of an ancient manuscript for the sake of her deceased father. However, things go sideways when an assassin shoots the double Grant hired, and a thief makes off with the manuscript. Blaise Lereque, who fancies himself the King of Jerusalem, seeks the manuscript and Grant’s death. However, the actual thief is another operative Grant only knows as the Phantom—a woman who intrigues Grant.
The story starts at a fast pace and with a mystery to solve. Between stopping the mad king and discovering the identity of the Phantom, Grant’s life will never be the same. E. Chris Ambrose spun an intriguing tale of adventure and ancient history/mythology.