Fool's Assassin: (1 Fitz and the Fool)

"NEW YORK TIMES "BESTSELLER Nearly twenty years ago, Robin Hobb burst upon the fantasy scene with the first of her acclaimed Farseer novels, "Assassin s Apprentice, " which introduced the characters of FitzChivalry Farseer and his uncanny friend the Fool. A watershed moment in modern fantasy, this novel and those that followed broke exciting new ground in a beloved genre. Together with George R. R. Martin, Robin Hobb helped pave the way for such talented new voices as Scott Lynch, Brandon Sanderson, and Naomi Novik. Over the years, Hobb s imagination has soared throughout the mythic lands of the Six Duchies in such bestselling series as the Liveship Traders Trilogy and the Rain Wilds Chronicles. But no matter how far she roamed, her heart always remained with Fitz. And now, at last, she has come home, with an astonishing new novel that opens a dark and gripping chapter in the Farseer saga. FitzChivalry royal bastard and former king s assassin has left his life of intrigue behind. As far as the rest of the world knows, FitzChivalry Farseer is dead and buried. Masquerading as Tom Badgerlock, Fitz is now married to his childhood sweetheart, Molly, and leading the quiet life of a country squire. Though Fitz is haunted by the disappearance of the Fool, who did so much to shape Fitz into the man he has become, such private hurts are put aside in the business of daily life, at least until the appearance of menacing, pale-skinned strangers casts a sinister shadow over Fitz s past . . . and his future. Now, to protect his new life, the former assassin must once again take up his old one. . . . Praise for "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" [FitzChivalry Farseer is] one of the best characters in fantasy literature. "Fantasy Book Review" "" [Hobb s] prose sparkles, her characters leap off the page. "Tor.com" Modern fantasy at its irresistible best. " The Guardian" "" Fantastic . . . emotionally rich storytelling. " Library Journal "(starred review) Praise for Robin Hobb Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons. George R. R. Martin"

About the Author :
Robin Hobb is the author of the Farseer Trilogy, the Liveship Traders Trilogy, the Tawny Man Trilogy, the Soldier Son Trilogy, and the Rain Wilds Chronicles. She has also written as Megan Lindholm. She is a native of Washington State.

Review :
Praise for "Fool s Assassin" "" [Robin] 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" [FitzChivalry Farseer is] one of the best characters in fantasy literature. "Fantasy Book Review" "" [Hobb s] prose sparkles, her characters leap off the page. "Tor.com" Modern fantasy at its irresistible best. " The Guardian" "" Fantastic . . . emotionally rich storytelling. " Library Journal "(starred review) Praise for Robin Hobb Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons. George R. R. Martin" Praise for "Fool's Assassin" " " "[Robin] 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" "[FitzChivalry Farseer is] one of the best characters in fantasy literature."--"Fantasy Book Review" " " "[Hobb's] prose sparkles, her characters leap off the page."--"Tor.com" "Modern fantasy at its irresistible best.""--The Guardian" " " "Fantastic . . . emotionally rich storytelling.""--Library Journal "(starred review) Praise for Robin Hobb "Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb's books are diamonds in a sea of zircons."--George R. R. Martin Praise for "Fool's Assassin" " " "Electrifying and mesmerizing . . . The fully realized characters and vivid prose show that [Robin] Hobb remains a supremely talented author of epic fantasy."--"Publishers Weekly "(starred review) "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. This start of a promising new trilogy will satisfy fans wanting to share further adventures with proud yet vulnerable FitzChivalry and his fellow traveler. "Fool's Assassin" is also deeply involving for those unfamiliar with this author--involving enough to attract new followers for her sharp-eyed observations on fantastic worlds populated by believable, imperfect people. . . . It's a book meant to be inhabited rather than run through."--"The Seattle Times" " " "Hobb is an incredibly vivid writer who pays close attention to the interior lives of her characters [which] makes Hobb's works, even with their fantastical setting, as emotionally satisfying as anything you'll hear reviewed on NPR. . . . "Fool's Assassin" feels like a visit with an old friend, one you haven't seen in years but who still holds a very special place in your heart. Fitz may have grown older, but he's still exciting company."--io9 "Fantastic . . . compelling . . . [Hobb] effortlessly picks up the character of Fitz, rewarding those who have enjoyed his earlier adventures but easily building him anew for readers just joining in. The emotionally rich storytelling is sure to win Hobb new fans."--"Library Journal "(starred review) "I don't think that there is another SFF author writing today who possesses Hobb's deft human touch. She can still make you laugh and cry at will, sometimes in the same chapter. . . . Robin Hobb is brilliant! "Fool's Assassin" is definitely one of the fantasy novels to read this year."--Pat's Fantasy Hotlist Praise for Robin Hobb and the Farseer Trilogy "Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb's books are diamonds in a sea of zircons."--George R. R. Martin Praise for Robin Hobb and the Farseer Trilogy "Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb's books are diamonds in a sea of zircons."--George R. R. Martin "A gleaming debut in the crowded field of epic fantasies . . . a delightful take on the powers and politics behind the throne."--"Publishers Weekly"", " on" Assassin's Apprentice" "This is the kind of book you fall into, and start reading slower as you get to the end, because you don't want it to be over."--Steven Brust, on "Assassin's Apprentice" "[Robin] Hobb continues to revitalize a genre that often seems all too generic, making it new in ways that range from the subtle to the shocking."--"Locus"", "on" Royal Assassin" "["Royal Assassin"] reaches astonishing new heights. . . . The Farseer saga is destined for greatness--a must-read for every devotee of epic fantasy."--"Sense of Wonder" "An enthralling conclusion to this superb trilogy, displaying an exceptional combination of originality, magic, adventure, character, and drama."--"Kirkus Reviews" (starred review), on "Assassin's Quest" "Superbly written, wholly satisfying, unforgettable: better than any fantasy trilogy in print--including mine!"--Melanie Rawn, on "Assassin's Quest"