Assassin: A Dark Epic Fantasy Novel (Darkblade Book 1) by Andy Peloquin

Assassin: A Dark Epic Fantasy Novel is the opening entry in Andy Peloquin's eleven-book Darkblade series, published by The Fantasy Fiends Publishing Inc. In July 2021, and it delivers exactly what its title promises — a relentless, action-driven descent into the grimdark end of the fantasy spectrum, centered on a legendary immortal killer known only as the Hunter of Voramis. Readers drawn to morally complex antiheroes, blood-soaked urban fantasy settings, and sprawling epic ambition will find a great deal to engage with here, though the book's considerable length and unrelenting darkness will naturally suit some tastes more than others.

Reviewed Jun 28, 2026