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Tales from the Assassin Without a Name: Volume One

TALES FROM THE ASSASSIN WITHOUT A NAME

Volume One

By Scott Marlowe

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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.
BrynBrynWoodland child.
Classus ThelindorClassus ThelindorDuke of Alchester and ruler of Kallendor.
CorvusCorvusMiddleman.
Edmund Hale DuncastleEdmund Hale DuncastleDuke’s spymaster.
ElizaElizaMathilda’s daughter.
Elizabeth WestElizabeth WestA master thief.
Ellard MaldenEllard MaldenScribe.
FinnFinnRogue thief operating outside the guild.
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.
Madilyn OakthornMadilyn “Maddie/Mad Madilyn” OakthornCaptain of the Mavens.
Mara FairwindMara FairwindAn artist. Wife to Rolen Fairwind.
Marek VolarinMarek VolarinWealthy collector and proprietor of Volarin’s Museum of Antiquities.
MathildaMathildaA witch.
Miramont CaldwellMiramont CaldwellNoble of High Holt.
Mordecai SolvainMordecai SolvainMysterious collector and wizard. Owns a curiosity shop that appears at a new location each night.
MorvenaMorvenaA witch.
OniusOniusHigh priest.
OpheliaOpheliaProprietor of The Lazy Minstrel.
RenardRenardCaptain of the Duke’s Palace Guard.
Rolen FairwindRolen FairwindWealthy aeropreneur.
SennaSennaFormer bounty hunter turned enforcer.
Steven HollowaySteven HollowayVintner, businessman.
Stuart BartholomewStuart BartholomewChief Inspector of the Duke’s Ministry of Justice.
Thjorn TargalasThjorn “Heavyhammer” TargalasLeader of Alchester’s thieves’ guild.
Varen CrostVaren CrostMercenary turned artifact acquisitions specialist.
VarganVarganRogue sorcerer.
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.
Blackwood ForestBlackwood ForestA vast expanse of ancient oaks.
Dover HeightsDover HeightsA sleep borough.
The Duke’s TreasuryThe Duke’s TreasuryThe grand vaults of Kallendor.
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.
High HoltHigh HoltA fortress town where petty lords wage ritualized wars, while mercenaries grow fat on the profits of their ambitions.
Holly BayHollow Bay*A seaside town that caters to sailors, mercenaries, pirates, and the occasional sorcerer.
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.
Ministry of JusticeMinistry of JusticeThe halls of justice.
The Red Tea RoomThe Red Tea RoomTea room and art gallery.
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.
ShantytownShantytown*A forgotten border town.
The Silver Gentlemen’s ClubThe Silver Gentlemen’s Club*A leisure place for the truly wealthy.
Solvain’s Curios & AntiquitiesSolvain’s Curios & Antiquities*The disappearing curiosity shop of Mordecai Solvain.
The Rusty SpikeThe Rusty Spike*The best watering hole in Hollow Bay.
The Singing SwordThe Singing Sword*A ramshackle tavern hanging on to life, just like its patrons.
The Steel IslandsThe Steel Islands*A chain of volcanic isles rising from treacherous waters.
Volarin’s Museum of AntiquitiesVolarin’s Museum of Antiquities*A museum of rare antiquities.
Withered WoodsWithered Woods*A small forest on the western edge of High Holt’s territories.

* 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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