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Company Assassin: A reluctant hero dystopian sci-fi (Relic Trilogy Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Claudia Blood (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Time is coming apart at the seams, and a tech-savvy teenage orphan is the only one who can save the past and the future…

Turning eighteen in the orphanage on Kalecca means starvation for those who aren’t hired into a Family, so no one is celebrating Duff Roman’s big day.

Outside the Family compounds lies the jungle. And in the jungle lies death. And Relics—the only real currency on Planet Kalecca.

The orphans are Duff’s family, and he’s sacrificed everything to keep the orphanage running, even his chance to move on. But without him to bring in extra money, the orphans will starve under the Company’s control. Duff's only chance to save them is to find a spot on an independent crew and hopefully find a Relic to sell.

When a seemingly chance encounter with Z, leader of the most feared independent crew, offers Duff his opportunity to score a Relic, it also gives Z a chance to relieve the guilt he feels over his past.

But a Company assassin has plans to lay waste to Duff's future and destroy the people he cares about the most…

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Relic Trilogy jungle background
Cover company assassin cover Horizon Found cover Time Rift
Book 1 Book 2 Book 3
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Original Relic Trilogy? ✓ ✓ ✓
Can be read independently? ✓ best read after Company Assassin. best read after Horizon Found.
Company Assassin: Book 1 of the Relic Trilogy
Company Assassin: He's an orphan recruited by assassins facing tech-eating demons.
Can he uncover the truth before it claims his life?

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08M3SRKKW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dragon Bane Publishing (January 15, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 15, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1737 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 212 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1954603037
  • Customer Reviews:
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Claudia Blood

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My journey into the world of storytelling was a twisty path that started with a career in research science and then into programming. As fate would have it, my love for epic fantasies eventually pulled me away from IT and into the realm of an award-winning author. You might have come across some of my works, like the Relic trilogy, Merged series, or the Supernatural Detective Agency, each venturing into diverse genres and themes that have resonated with many readers.

Balancing the roles of a wife, mom, and pet-wrangler doesn’t leave me with much free time, but I cherish the moments I do have, immersing myself in the creation of sci-fi and fantasy novels. These tales unfold in worlds that blend the slightly familiar with the entirely new and unique. Drawing inspiration from a wide array of sources, from the adventures of Dungeons & Dragons to the captivating mysteries of the Dresden Files, and from the imaginative works of Alan Dean Foster, my stories aim to tantalize readers, leaving them eagerly wondering what twists lie ahead.

Currently, I’m deeply engrossed in crafting the end of the Merged Series.

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Doug Williamson
5.0 out of 5 stars Sci-fi adventure on another planet
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2021
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Turning 18 means different things to different people. To our hero, it means both opportunity and sacrifice. A sacrifice he is not willing to make, so he is going to have to make the most of opportunity.

This is book one of the series so a good place to start.

This is a science fiction story set on another planet. The story starts off a little slow as it sets the stage, but once it gets going, you are not going to want to put it down. Both the characters and the setting are well developed and definitely draw you into the story. The plot is also very well done with plenty of action and intrigue which keep things moving at a good pace. Overall, a great start to a series and I look forward to seeing what comes next.

Highly recommended.
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Harold
4.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad book
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2021
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When I first started reading the book I had a hard time getting interested in it. Got interesting about the 3rd chapter and I didn't want to put it down. Can't wait to start the next book.
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Darnell Cureton
5.0 out of 5 stars Great World Building
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2022
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I enjoyed the world-building for book 1. Planet Kalecca is filled with demons and a jungle that is just as dangerous. An orphanage providing protection for unwanted children, for a price, has removed Duff Roman, who aged out at 18. The remaining children will starve under company control without his help. Before he can help them, he must find a way to survive in the outside world, even if it means joining a questionable independent crew in search of a Relic. Its value would save the other children in the orphanage that were not selected by a family.
Another thing I liked about this first installment is the cast of characters. I already care about them. Duff is a young adult that is unselfish, looking out for the other orphans and the history of his being an orphan. Matilda, the next in line to age out, has the eye of Company man Felix, who is willing to provide bare essentials for the children, in exchange for her affection. Reading the story was time well spent.
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Suzi Suzi the Wristband Floozi
3.0 out of 5 stars Good for older kids with no attention span
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2021
So, despite the fact that I wanted to like this book, I just couldn't. It felt juvenile. The ways characters got out of situations was just too easy.

Honestly, I liked Matilda's storyline better than Duff's. And where were the adults that should have been running the orphanage? It makes no sense to leave the orphans in the hands of the oldest kid there. Granted that was probably part of the plan to get the kids starving and desperate enough to make some bad choices for their futures.

Btw, if you are going to kill off so many people, entire villages and the like, you might wanna call this the Time Relic Murder Book.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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Sleepy
4.0 out of 5 stars Deadly jungles, greedy humans
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2021
On his eighteenth birthday, Duff will be age out of the orphanage and will need to fend for himself. The planet he lives on is a hostile land, covered by viscous jungles, dangerous beasts, and greedy humans. Without a good job or a connection to one of the powerful families, Duff's chances of survival are nil. With no other choices available to him, Duff joins a high risk crew led by a mysterious man named Z. A man who's keeping some secrets about Duff's past and about his own history working for the Company.

This was more of a sci-fi genre than my usual fantasy read. The story is set on another planet that's technologically advanced, but only for those rich enough to afford them. Most of the time, the characters are bumbling about with swords, living on the edge of survival. Contrasting the high tech is the land they live in, a dangerous jungle, where every step leads to deadly beasts.

While Duff was the main character, the pov switched between him, Z, and Matilda, a friend from the orphanage. The swaps were nicely done, and I enjoyed reading each one's perspective. Matilda, as the next oldest, took over care of the orphanage after Duff left. She has her own secrets and a separate story line that will interact with Duff's in the sequel.

Compared to the epically long novels that have become the norm, this book is nice and short. It's a full length story, not a novella, but it won't take weeks to finish either. It's nice to read something that's good and won't be time consuming. As good as those heavy tombs are, not everyone has the free time to devote to them.

There were some plot lines towards the end that weren't explained very well. That can be my fault for missing some points, or maybe they'll be better explained Khan the sequel. They weren't majorplot points though, so while I did feel a bit confused over them, The major portions of the plot were good and coherent.

Aside from those complaints, I enjoyed this book. The world building was nicely done, and the characters each had distinct personalities and difficulties. I'd be interested in continuing this series.

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Ace
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, Quick Read
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023
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Story brought me in, but i was a little disappointed with how short the book is. Other than that I thoroughly enjoyed the read. Thanks!
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Nancy
5.0 out of 5 stars For fans of Percy Jackson and Artemis Fowl...
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2021
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If you're a sucker for well-written and finely drawn fantasy that keeps the pace pumping and the twists turning, then this should be your next read.
The world is well developed, the characters are developed and interesting, and the action keeps the pages turning.
Highly recommend!
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