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  • The Assassin's Curse

  • Blackthorn Key, Book 3
  • Written by: Kevin Sands
  • Narrated by: Napoleon Ryan
  • Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (19 ratings)

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The Assassin's Curse

Written by: Kevin Sands
Narrated by: Napoleon Ryan
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Publisher's Summary

Christopher Rowe is back and there are more puzzles, riddles, and secrets to uncover in this third novel of the award-winning Blackthorn Key series.

Wherever Christopher Rowe goes, adventure - and murder - follows. Even a chance to meet King Charles ends in a brush with an assassin.

All that's recovered from the killer is a coded message with an ominous sign-off: more attempts are coming. So when Christopher's code-breaking discovers the attack's true target, he and his friends are ordered to Paris to investigate a centuries-old curse on the French throne. And when they learn an ancient treasure is promised to any assassin who succeeds, they realize the entire royal family is at stake - as well as their own lives.

In the third heart-pounding installment of the award-winning Blackthorn Key series, Christopher, Tom, and Sally face new codes, puzzles, and traps as they race to find the hidden treasure before someone else is murdered.

©2017 Kevin Sands. All rights reserved. (P)2017 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

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I was really enjoying this series and going along a good pace until I started the third book. My enjoyment came to a screeching halt. I do not know why they changed the narrator but he is NOT good. He reading speed is inconsistent and like previous reviewers I feel he is unable to read punctuation properly. I also find he performance quite monotone in spite of him changing voices for each character. His Sally is awful. I hate to return this book and break up my set but I might just have to.

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Great book but prefer the reader of the first 2.

Kevin Sands tells an awesome story. However I much prefer the actor who narrated the first two books (Ray Pathnaki) to this narrator.

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Amazing book

very well written. I instantly fell in love with the series. great way to relax and get away from your day.

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