The Sword and Shield

Name: The Sword and Shield
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Emma Khoury
ISBN: 9781705272466

Author: Emma Khoury

Narrator: John Solo

Unabridged: 8 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/09/2021

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Humorous Fiction, Action & Adventure

Synopsis

Ezra Toth is your typical sword for hire. A dark past, a few secrets, a talent for killing, with a sharp sword and sharper wit. Perhaps his several dozen cats are a bit unique but other than that . . . He returns from an ordinary, arduous job to find representatives of the crown waiting for him at his home—not so typical. They bring him to the Crown Prince who has a problem only Ezra can solve. Crown Prince Christophe's brother, and possibly even the King himself, are part of a plot to assassinate him. With no idea who in the palace is truly loyal to who, Ezra must navigate a myriad of potential suspects whilst protecting the heir.

About Emma Khoury

Writing since she was twelve years old, Emma Khoury has pursued many original stories as she honed her gift. She is an avid reader, having recently purchased her fifth bookcase. Emma lives in Michigan with her two cats, Echo and Kira, who were the inspiration for The Sword and Shield.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nickie

Well, this one is hard to rate. The story was good, but the typos were plentiful and distracting. I don't know how a book could get past an editor with so many mistakes! The story kept me interested, but it didn't really develop over time... Ezra had to save the prince... and there were times of won......more

Goodreads review by Alyssa

Witty, darkly humorous, and riotously fun! Ezra is the picture of rough, rugged blade-for-hire--but his love of kitties and adorable relationship with a little old granny and her spunky granddaughter? Not as typical. Khoury has crafted wonderfully quirky, flawed, and lovable characters that will stea......more

Goodreads review by Frank

Not your typical sword for hire. Ezra Toth is a highly trained member of the Sword&Shield. The best assassin in a time of assassins. When some people have a bad day, their friends buy them a beer... When Ezra Toth has a bad day, streets clear as people suddenly remember somewhere else they need to be......more

Goodreads review by Jayme

I really enjoyed this first book by a new author. It's not every talent that creates such likeable and empathic. When someone can make a hired assassin likeable is rare. In fact, with one exception all the characters were likeable. By the end even one of the supposed villains has your sympathy. I wo......more