Not-sure-how-to-generalise recommendation

[stop__dreaming]

Am looking for good books in the style of Assassin's Creed. Like 16th/15th century. Let me know what you've got

Thanks!

[xg4bx]

i had the same book phase lol. while not history based,i really liked these:

Among Thieves by Douglas Hulick-

"Drothe has been a member of the Kin for years, rubbing elbows with thieves and murderers in the employ of a crime lord while smuggling relics on the side. But when an ancient book falls into his hands, Drothe finds himself in possession of a relic capable of bringing down emperors-a relic everyone in the underworld would kill to obtain."

The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks-

"For Durzo Blint, assassination is an art-and he is the city's most accomplished artist.

For Azoth, survival is precarious. Something you never take for granted. As a guild rat, he's grown up in the slums, and learned to judge people quickly - and to take risks. Risks like apprenticing himself to Durzo Blint.

But to be accepted, Azoth must turn his back on his old life and embrace a new identity and name. As Kylar Stern, he must learn to navigate the assassins' world of dangerous politics and strange magics - and cultivate a flair for death."

A Dance of Cloaks by David Dalglish-

"Thren Felhorn is the greatest assassin of his time. Marshalling the thieves' guilds under his control, he declares war against the Trifect, an allegiance of wealthy and powerful nobles.

Aaron Felhorn has been groomed since birth to be Thren's heir. Sent to kill the daughter of a priest, Aaron instead risks his own life to protect her from the wrath of his guild. In doing so, he glimpses a world beyond poison, daggers, and the iron control of his father.
Guilds twist and turn, trading allegiances for survival. The Trifect weakens, its reputation broken, its money dwindling. The players take sides as the war nears its end, and Thren puts in motion a plan to execute hundreds. Only Aaron can stop the massacre and protect those he loves."

[AndrewH]

You may like The Walking Drum by Louis L'Amour. Adventure story set in 12th century Europe and Asia.

[Apache]

Originally Posted by AndrewH

You may like The Walking Drum by Louis L'Amour. Adventure story set in 12th century Europe and Asia.

I second this. It is easily the best book written by Louis L'Amour. I wish that he had been able to write the other two planned books before he died.
Apache

[stop__dreaming]

Thanks for the recommendations!

[AndrewH]

Originally Posted by Apache

I second this. It is easily the best book written by Louis L'Amour. I wish that he had been able to write the other two planned books before he died.
Apache

I read it based on your recommendation in another thread. Definitely a fun read.

[Apache]

Originally Posted by AndrewH

I read it based on your recommendation in another thread. Definitely a fun read.

I love Louis L'Amour's use of the English Language to describe the environment that his characters reside in. His books come alive to me, such as his descriptions of the land or a sunset.
Apache