Jhereg

EDITORIAL REVIEW: Vlad Taltos x 3! Three Steven Brust fantasy novels in one all-new edition-featuring intrepid assassin Vlad Taltos and his jhereg companion. A welcome addition to any fantasy fan's library, *The Book of Jhereg* follows the antics of the wise-cracking assassin Vlad Taltos and his dragon-like companion through their first three adventures-*Jhereg*, *Yendi*, and *Teckla*. From his rookie assassin days to his selfless feats of heroism, the dauntless Vlad will hold readers spellbound-and The Book of Jhereg will take its place among the classic compilations in fantasy. --A pocket-sized dragon-what's not to love? --A collectible 3-in-1 edition featuring one of science fiction's most memorable heroes "This whole series is entertaining and worth reading!" -*Locus* "Engaging...written with a light touch...good stuff!" -*Publishers Weekly* "Watch Steven Brust. He's good. He moves fast. He surprises you." -Roger Zelazny "Hard to put down . . . fun to read!" -*OtherRealms* "Imagine James Bond in a world of magic...exciting!" -*Voya* Vlad Taltos is a mobster and assassin in the magical metropolis of Adrilankha. A member of the Great House of Jhereg (named for the tiny dragon-like creatures native to Dragaera), Taltos is given the largest contract of his career but the job is even more complicated than he expects.The first book in Stephen Brust's "Vlad Taltos" series, Jhereg has also been adapted into a graphic novel by Marvel Comics. Here, Bernard Setaro Clark brings the tale to life in a rousing performance. Quick with both sword and wit, Vlad Taltos makes his way through the world of Dragaera as an assassin, aided by a small talent for magic and a lizard-like jhereg companion I SLIPPED THE POISON dart into its slot under the right collar of my cloak, next to the lockpick.