The Spider
Synopsis
For the first time, the full origin story of Gin Blanco's transformation into the fearsome assassin known as the Spiderโbook ten in the red-hot Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series. How did I end up in a career where I always have blood on my hands? Well, let me tell you a story about an assassin who thought she could do no wrong. . . . Ten yearโฆ For the first time, the full origin story of Gin Blanco's transformation into the fearsome assassin known as the Spiderโbook ten in the red-hot Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series. How did I end up in a career where I always have blood on my hands? Well, let me tell you a story about an assassin who thought she could do no wrong. . . . Ten years ago. A blistering hot August night. I remember like it was yesterday. The night I, Gin Blanco, truly became the Spider. Killing people is what I do best, especially now that Iโve honed my Ice and Stone magic. But back then, I had yet to learn one very important rule: arrogance will get you, every single time. This particular job seemed simple: murder a crooked building contractor with ties to ruthless Fire elemental Mab Monroe. My mentor, Fletcher Lane, had some misgivings, but I was certain that I had the situation under control . . . right up until I exposed my weaknesses to a merciless opponent who exploited every single one of them. Thereโs a reason assassins arenโt supposed to feel anything. Luckily, a knife to the heart can fix that problem, especially when Iโm the one wielding it. . . .
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