The Death of Dulgath

When the last member of the oldest noble family in Avryn is targeted for assassination, Riyria is hired to foil the plot. Three years have passed since the war-weary mercenary Hadrian and the cynical ex-assassin Royce joined forces to start life as rogues-for-hire. Things have gone well enough until they''re asked to help prevent a murder. Now they must venture into an ancient corner of the world to save a mysterious woman who knows more about Royce than is safe and cares less about herself than is sane. 

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Legends of the First Empire and The Rise and Fall comes the nineth installment of fast-paced fantasy adventure about his most popular rogues-for-hire known as Riyria.  Although part of a series, it''s designed to thrill both new readers and Riyria veterans wishing to reunite with old friends.