In "The Dark Assassin" by Gabrielle Glaister, the story unfolds in a captivating historical setting where secrets and danger intertwine. The protagonist, a skilled assassin, grapples with the moral complexities of their profession while navigating political intrigue and personal loyalties. As they become entangled in a conspiracy that threatens to upend the delicate balance of power, they must confront their own demons and decide where their true allegiance lies. The novel delves into themes of betrayal, redemption, and the shadows that haunt those who live by the sword, offering readers a gripping tale filled with suspense and rich character development. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Starblade Chronicles Trilogy .

This book is aimed at children at US 8th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 13 years.

There are 352 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2018 by Greenwillow Books .

Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 24 countries. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was turned into a major motion picture in 2015.