Scott Marlowe | Tales from the Assassin Without a Name: Volume One

Tales from the Assassin Without a Name: Volume One

TALES FROM THE ASSASSIN WITHOUT A NAME

Volume One

By Scott Marlowe

Tales from the Assassin Without a Name: Volume One

About the Book

Tales from the Assassin Without a Name: Volume One releases on May 15, 2026!

Ten tales of danger, deception, and daring from the dark fantasy world of the Assassin Without a Name and beyond.

Tales from the Assassin Without a Name brings together ten standalone adventures featuring the characters who make the dark fantasy world of the Assassin Without a Name unforgettable.

Watch Elizabeth West risk everything on the heist that will define her career. Join Inspector William Wright as he solves an impossible crime. Flee through the streets of Shantytown with Mathilda as a mother’s love becomes her deadliest weapon against those who hunt her. Witness rival mercenary captains Geoffrey Belford and Madilyn Oakthorn navigate an uneasy alliance when hired to eliminate the same target. See if there is any line Jarek Blackwell won’t cross when he hunts a rogue sorcerer. And of course, accompany the Assassin Without a Name through two tales—a daring escapade that begins when he meets Elizabeth West for the first time and a clash with a sorcerer hunter where death is a mercy.

Whether you crave cunning heists, deadly mysteries, magical hunts, or dark conspiracies, this collection delivers with eight original tales never before published and two classic Nameless Assassin stories—The Assassin’s Dilemma and The Assassin’s Ruse. Each story stands alone, but together they paint a rich portrait of a world where skill, nerve, and ruthlessness are the only currencies that matter.

Perfect for fans who want to explore the full breadth of the Assassin Without a Name’s world and beyond.

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Characters

Assassin Without a NameAssassin Without a NameWitty assassin with a penchant for murder and fine wine. True identity unknown.
Abelard WhitfieldAbelard WhitfieldWealthy merchant with connections.
BookulBookulSorcerer hunter.
ElizaElizaMathilda's daughter.
Elizabeth WestElizabeth WestA master thief.
Garrick GreyfootGarrick GreyfootChief of Thieving Operations.
Geoffrey BelfordGeoffrey BelfordCaptain of the Black Guard.
Jarek BlackwellJarek BlackwellSorcerer hunter.
Lyra MalvoraLyra MalvoraHigh priestess.
Madam NadiraMadam NadiraSouthlander fortune-teller. A surrogate grandmother to Liz.
Mara FairwindMara FairwindAn artist. Wife to Rolen Fairwind.
Marek VolarinMarek VolarinWealthy collector and proprietor of Volarin's Museum of Antiquities.
MathildaMathildaA witch.
Mordecai SolvainMordecai SolvainMysterious collector and wizard. Owns a curiosity shop that appears at a new location each night.
OniusOniusHigh priest.
OpheliaOpheliaProprietor of The Lazy Minstrel.
Rolen FairwindRolen FairwindWealthy aeropreneur.
SennaSennaFormer bounty hunter turned enforcer.
Thjorn TargalasThjorn "Heavyhammer" TargalasLeader of Alchester's thieves' guild.
Varen CrostVaren CrostMercenary turned artifact acquisitions specialist.
William WrightWilliam WrightKing's inspector.
Zara BlackthornZara BlackthornSouthlander thief.

Places

AlchesterAlchesterThe thriving capital city of Kallendor.
Ashworth MansionAshworth Mansion*The manor of Lord Ashworth.
Beggars' QuarterBeggars' QuarterA labyrinthine warren where cutpurses, information brokers, and black market traders ply their trades.
Grainger TownGrainger TownA borough filled with a dynamic blend of shops, taverns, markets, and theaters.
Guild HouseGuild HouseThe secretive base of operations for Alchester's infamous thieves' guild.
KallendorKallendorA sprawling realm characterized by picturesque landscapes of grassy plains, densely wooded glens, and vibrant meadows.
KhorasKhorasCity of legend and myth, thought to precede Alchester but destroyed long ago. Called Nyrax by goblin and ratfolk.
The Lazy MinstrelThe Lazy MinstrelA shat-in-the-wall tavern known for its warm ambiance and vibrant atmosphere.
Rogue’s DenRogue’s DenAlchester's premiere hideout and alehouse for thieves, cutthroats, and street dregs.
The ShamblesThe ShamblesA district notorious for crime and lawlessness.
Solvain's Curios & AntiquitiesSolvain's Curios & Antiquities*The disappearing curiosity shop of Mordecai Solvain.
Volarin's Museum of AntiquitiesVolarin's Museum of Antiquities*A museum of rare antiquities.

* newly featured in Tales from the Assassin Without a Name

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.

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  • 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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