Assassin's Quest

Farseer Trilogy #3

King Shrewd has been murdered by his treacherous son, Regal, and Fitz is believed to be dead. Yet with the aid of loyal companions and the ancient magic of the Wit, he returns from the brink of death, forever changed in both body and spirit. Meanwhile, the Six Duchies stand on the edge of collapse. Regal has abandoned the capital to its fate, and the rightful heir, Prince Verity, has vanished on a desperate quest that may have claimed his life. Only Verity's return—or the child his queen carries—offers hope for the kingdom's survival.

Haunted by betrayal and driven by vengeance, Fitz sets out to confront Regal himself. His journey leads him into the depths of powerful and unpredictable magic, forcing him to embrace abilities he barely understands. As the fate of the Six Duchies hangs in the balance, Fitz must decide whether these newfound powers will destroy him—or transform him into the champion the realm desperately needs.