RJ Barker is a softly-spoken Yorkshireman with flowing locks. He lives in the frozen north with his wife and son, and divides his time between writing and looking after his son.
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Book Reviews on Age of Assassins
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of Assassins
"With an original, immersive world that wouldn't let me go and a
pair of assassins worth rooting for, Age of Assassins is a pleasure
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Tethered Mage on Age of Assassins
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