Taltos The Assassin Author:Steven Brust There are many ways for a young man to advance in theworld. Vlad Taltos chose the route of the assassin. Heneeded but two things more... The first, a smattering of witchcraft. Badly thought of maybe, but refused only by a fool. The second, his constant companion - a young jhereg, with its leathery wings and poisonous teeth ever at Vlad's command... more ». After that.. .well, even an assassin has to earn a living. Through the early days in the house of Jhereg.. .duels to the death in Yendi.. .and the last great revolt of the cowardly peasants in Teckla... The adventures of Vlad Taltos - and Jhereg: three tales of wonderment and war... 'Watch Steven Brust. He's good. He moves fast. He surprises you' ROGER ZELAZNY FIRST BRITISH PUBLICATION« less