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Saga of the Dark One (Assassin Without a Name Box Set: Books 1-4)

SAGA OF THE DARK ONE
(ASSASSIN WITHOUT A NAME BOX SET: BOOKS 1-4)

By Scott Marlowe

Saga of the Dark One (Assassin Without a Name Box Set: Books 1-4)

About the Book

Saga of the Dark One features the complete Dark One story arc, spanning books one through four of the Assassin Without a Name series.

Enter the gas-lit streets of Alchester, where assassins and thieves are your constant companions and distrust is as common as a knife in the back.

The Assassin Without a Name has built his reputation on discretion, skill, and a blade that never misses its mark. But when a routine contract drags him into a deadly conspiracy, he uncovers a secret war that has raged for centuries between death priests hell-bent on freeing an imprisoned god and a secret society willing to condemn a city to stop them.

When the most unlikely of allies—thieves, scientists, sorcerers, and a master thief who knows him better than anyone—are forced together by desperation, the Nameless Assassin must navigate a treacherous web of shifting alliances and ancient vengeance. With a celestial convergence approaching and the barrier between worlds growing thinner by the day, neutrality is no longer an option—and one assassin’s choices will decide whether his city survives the coming darkness.

Perfect for fans of gritty sword and sorcery, morally complex antiheroes, and fast-paced intrigue, this dark fantasy collection delivers nonstop action, razor-sharp wit, and a world where every choice could be your last.


The Assassin Without a Name Box Set (Books 1-4) includes:

The Assassin’s Blade (Assassin Without a Name Book One)

In the gas-lit streets of Alchester, the Assassin Without a Name has built his reputation on discretion, skill, and an unexpected appreciation for fine wine. But when a routine contract goes awry, he’s dragged into a deadly conspiracy involving ruthless mercenaries, secret societies, and death priests hell-bent on restoring an ancient god to power. Alongside Elizabeth West—master thief, former flame, and the one person who might be more dangerous to him than any enemy—he must navigate a treacherous world where dark technology meets ancient magic, every ally is a potential threat, and one assassin’s choices could save a city or condemn it.

The Assassin’s Cunning (Assassin Without a Name Book Two)

When Gwendolyn Goddard—cunning, relentless, and colder than any assassin—wants to make a deal, the Assassin Without a Name knows there’s a catch. There always is with her. But with the Black Guard relentlessly hunting him through every shadowed lane in Alchester at her direction, he can’t afford to say no. Her price? Kill a rival within the Progressive Society. But darker forces are at work—a fanatical priesthood seeking to restore an ancient darkness, a secret society pursuing its own hidden agenda, and a mysterious schematic coveted by every faction in the city. Caught between treacherous alliances and enemies on every side, the Assassin Without a Name must rely on his wits, his blades, and the few allies he trusts to survive a conspiracy that runs deeper than any of them imagined.

The Assassin’s Code (Assassin Without a Name Book Three)

The Assassin’s Code is simple. Never let a job become personal, and never have regrets. But with a vengeful blood witch terrorizing the Shambles, the Jakaree priests inching closer to restoring the Dark One, and the Warders willing to destroy Alchester to stop them, the Assassin Without a Name must choose between following the Code or preventing his city’s descent into chaos.

The Assassin’s Skill (Assassin Without a Name Book Four)

While the Holy Knights of Warding tighten their grip on Alchester, the Jakaree near completion of their plan to free the Dark One from his ancient prison. With the Unifying Convergence approaching, the barrier between worlds grows thinner by the day. Caught between two forces racing toward different apocalypses, thieves, scientists, and King’s officers—once the most implausible of collaborators—must unite before their enemies tear the world apart. Yet desperation makes for dangerous alliances, and with treachery and ancient secrets lurking around every corner, only the skill of the Nameless Assassin can navigate the perilous game of power threatening to consume them all.

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Reader Praise

"I couldn't stop reading!" - Apple Books reviewer

"Loved it! Kept me reading late into the night." - Amazon reviewer

"Just enough of everything: compelling characters, vivid environments, unforeseeable plot twists, and excellent pacing." - Amazon reviewer

"This book was fantastic! I definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys thrilling stories of assassins and magic." - Amazon reviewer

"Scott Marlowe strikes gold again with the continuing adventures of the Nameless Assassin." - Goodreads reviewer

"This series is full of memorable characters and twists and turns aplenty." - Amazon reviewer

"Nonstop action and intrigue!" - Amazon reviewer

"This series keeps getting better and better!" - Amazon reviewer

"Another Great Story in This Series" - Amazon reviewer

"Good story, really enjoyed it. You will too!" - Amazon reviewer

About the Author

Scott Marlowe writes sword and sorcery fantasy where mystical technology meets explosive mayhem. His riveting tales feature unpredictable twists, compelling characters, and just enough intrigue to keep readers turning pages late into the night.

Read the author's full bio here.

The Series

  • Apple ISBN (ebook): 
  • Barnes & Noble ISBN (ebook): 2940185208281
  • Kobo ISBN (ebook): 1230009728493
  • Google Play (ebook): QZXQ6ZS16Y7
  • Publisher Name: Umberland Press
  • Publisher City: Bentonville
  • Publisher State: Arkansas
  • Publication Year: 2026
  • BISAC Category 1: FICTION / Fantasy / Epic
  • BISAC Category 2: FICTION / Fantasy / Action & Adventure
  • BISAC Category 3: FICTION / Fantasy / Gaslamp
  • BISAC Category 4: FICTION / Fantasy / General
  • BISAC Category 5: FICTION / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy

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