Fantasy Books by Scott Marlowe features sword and sorcery audiobooks where magic and mystical technology meet wondrous, explosive mayhem. Starring some of the best (and worst) characters from the World of Uhl, expect to encounter assassins and thieves, knights and witches, sorcerers and more.New stories weekly, plus occasional bonus features.All stories written and copyrighted 2026 by Scott Marlowe.

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What starts as a fancy dinner meeting turns into a trap, an underground chase, and the assassin’s worst nightmare: working with Gwendolyn Goddard, the scientist who tried to have him killed. Twice.The Nameless Assassin has survived worse partnerships, but none quite this volatile. When your temporary ally casually mentions she has “another” grenade after handing you the first one... that’s when you know it’s going to be an interesting night.

Tales of the Assassin Without a Name

The Shadow Code (Part 1) - Tales of the Assassin Without a Name - Episode 10

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When a peaceful evening at the luxurious Gilded Flute is shattered by an ominous crow&#39;s call, the Nameless Assassin finds himself drawn into an unlikely alliance with two of his greatest enemies: the enigmatic witch Mathilda and the fanatical Jakaree priest Ao-utet.Deep beneath the Palisade Hills lies an ancient temple—and within it, murals that reveal a shocking truth about the mysterious Warders and their true purpose. But when their investigation leads them into the lost underground city of Khoras, they discover that creatures far deadlier than any human enemy guard some secrets.Join the Nameless Assassin as he navigates treacherous alliances, uncovers ancient mysteries, and faces horrors above and below ground in this thrilling dark-fantasy adventure.

Unholy Alliance - Tales of the Assassin Without a Name - Episode 9

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The Nameless Assassin has run out of patience.The Black Guard wants the Assassin Without a Name dead. Too bad for them, because he’s done playing nice, and he won&#39;t stop until every last Black Guard mercenary gets the message: leave the city or die.Black Guard’s Reprisal is a high-octane tale of assassination, revenge, and deadly politics set in the gaslit world of Alchester, where loyalty is a lie and survival is paid for in blood.

Black Guard's Reprisal (Part 2) - Tales of the Assassin Without a Name - Episode 8

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The Nameless Assassin has run out of patience.The Black Guard wants the Assassin Without a Name dead. Too bad for them, because he’s done playing nice, and he won&#39;t stop until every last Black Guard mercenary gets the message: leave the city or die.Black Guard’s Reprisal is a high-octane tale of assassination, revenge, and deadly politics set in the gaslit world of Alchester, where loyalty is a lie and survival is paid for in blood.

Black Guard's Reprisal (Part 1) - Tales of the Assassin Without a Name - Episode 8

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The Witch-King let them go, but it did not release them.Lista hasn’t slept a night through since they fled Wilderwood. Nightmares—and a song missing five lines—consume her. The others—Cassian, Daegra, and Marella—have dreams of their own about returning to Wilderwood, defeating the Witch-King, and taking the legendary treasures of the Holdfast. But the last time they faced the Witch-King was almost their last.When Lista discovers a way to subdue the Holdfast’s guardian, Cassian urges them to seize the opportunity. The others aren’t so sure, but they all have dreams, and dreams require gold to see them fulfilled.Returning to the woods means more than facing the Witch-King. Lista needs the missing lines to sing her song, and the only one who knows them is Morwenna, the witch who condemned the woods when she woke the Hollow.In this chilling sequel to The Witch-King, four treasure hunters return for the hoard beneath the Hollow — and learn that deep in Wilderwood, the Hollow always collects its due.

Tales of the Witch-King

The Hollow's Due - Tales of the Witch-King - Episode 2

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A sorceress. A secret enemy. And a job the Assassin Without a Name doesn&#39;t want.What begins as a magical ambush in a shadowy alley quickly spirals into a dangerous hunt for the identity of a secretive enemy: the primus of the Warders. But uncovering the truth means facing drug lords, alchemical death traps, and an unpredictable witch with a crow familiar and her own agenda.Witch’s Imperative is a sharp, fast-paced fantasy thriller filled with deadly deals, dark humor, and magical mayhem—perfect for fans of roguish anti-heroes, shady conspiracies, and those looking to explore the gritty shadows of Alchester.

Witch's Imperative (Part 2) - Tales of the Assassin Without a Name - Episode 7

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Do you dare enter the cursed heart of Wilderwood?When five treasure hunters venture into the cursed Wilderwood seeking fortune, they awaken something far more terrifying than legend—the Witch-King, a spectral lord trapped between life and death for three centuries. When an army of ghouls and restless spirits closes in around their dying campfire, the adventurers must fight for their lives. But even if they escape the forest&#39;s twisted depths, they&#39;ll discover that the Hollow never truly releases those who enter.In this spine-chilling Halloween-inspired fantasy tale, a band of treasure hunters discovers that some forests don&#39;t just claim your life—they claim your soul.Perfect for fans of dark fantasy, supernatural horror, and tales that will haunt your dreams long after the campfire dies.

A Haunted Forest Ghost Story

The Witch-King - Tales of the Witch-King - Episode 1

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A sorceress. A secret enemy. And a job the Assassin Without a Name doesn&#39;t want.What begins as a magical ambush in a shadowy alley quickly spirals into a dangerous hunt for the identity of a secretive enemy: the primus of the Warders. But uncovering the truth means facing drug lords, alchemical death traps, and an unpredictable witch with a crow familiar and her own agenda.Witch’s Imperative is a sharp, fast-paced fantasy thriller filled with deadly deals, dark humor, and magical mayhem—perfect for fans of roguish anti-heroes, shady conspiracies, and those looking to explore the gritty shadows of Alchester.

Witch's Imperative (Part 1) - Tales of the Assassin Without a Name - Episode 7

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The job was simple: kill the mark, collect the coin. But when his employer double-crosses the Assassin Without a Name, the rules change.Now he wants answers—and justice.As the Nameless Assassin dives deeper into the city’s underbelly, he uncovers a conspiracy involving stolen airship designs, black market brokers, and a traitor who just made a very big mistake. To unravel the truth, he’ll need the help of an unlikely ally… an inspector of the king’s law.Assassin’s Justice is a gritty, high-stakes tale of betrayal, blood, and blades in the shadows—perfect for fans of morally gray heroes, sharp dialogue, and action-driven fantasy noir.

Assassin's Justice - Tales of the Assassin Without a Name - Episode 6

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When a notorious thief comes calling with a job offer too tempting to ignore, the Assassin Without a Name finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. The prize? A mysterious artifact guarded by magic, secrecy, and men who kill without hesitation. But the deeper he delves into the shadows of Alchester’s criminal underworld, the more he realizes there’s more at stake than a simple heist.Set in a city teeming with danger, political intrigue, and dark sorcery, Thief’s Gambit is a fast-paced fantasy story featuring a witty, deadly assassin navigating a web of lies and double-crosses.Perfect for fans of sword-and-sorcery and cloak-and-dagger adventures, grim humor, and morally grey heroes.This is Part 3 of 3.

Thief's Gambit (Part 3) - Tales of the Assassin Without a Name - Episode 5

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When a notorious thief comes calling with a job offer too tempting to ignore, the Assassin Without a Name finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. The prize? A mysterious artifact guarded by magic, secrecy, and men who kill without hesitation. But the deeper he delves into the shadows of Alchester’s criminal underworld, the more he realizes there’s more at stake than a simple heist.Set in a city teeming with danger, political intrigue, and dark sorcery, Thief’s Gambit is a fast-paced fantasy story featuring a witty, deadly assassin navigating a web of lies and double-crosses.Perfect for fans of sword-and-sorcery and cloak-and-dagger adventures, grim humor, and morally grey heroes.This is Part 2 of 3.

Thief's Gambit (Part 2) - Tales of the Assassin Without a Name - Episode 5

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When a notorious thief comes calling with a job offer too tempting to ignore, the Assassin Without a Name finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. The prize? A mysterious artifact guarded by magic, secrecy, and men who kill without hesitation. But the deeper he delves into the shadows of Alchester’s criminal underworld, the more he realizes there’s more at stake than a simple heist.Set in a city teeming with danger, political intrigue, and dark sorcery, Thief’s Gambit is a fast-paced fantasy story featuring a witty, deadly assassin navigating a web of lies and double-crosses.Perfect for fans of sword-and-sorcery and cloak-and-dagger adventures, grim humor, and morally grey heroes.This is Part 1 of 3.

Thief's Gambit (Part 1) - Tales of the Assassin Without a Name - Episode 5

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A simple assassination turns into something far more dangerous when the Assassin Without a Name is hired to kill a man connected to a powerful, secretive organization—the Progressive Society. What begins as a job to stage a fake robbery spirals into political intrigue, hidden agendas, and a deadly conspiracy involving one of the city’s most influential councils.Drawn deeper into the web, the assassin must navigate high-society galas, clandestine meetings, and a murderous cover-up to uncover the truth. But the deeper he digs, the clearer it becomes: the real game isn’t just about power—it’s about survival.The Goddard Affair is a clever, fast-paced tale of espionage, secrets, and shadows, steeped in mystery and dark humor. A perfect listen for fans of morally gray heroes, dangerous liaisons, and fantasy thrillers.

The Goddard Affair - Tales of the Assassin Without a Name - Episode 4

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What starts as a simple job—kill a man, deliver a scroll, get paid—turns into a chaotic, deadly spiral when the Assassin Without a Name finds himself hunted by zealots, harassed by mercenaries, and entangled in a mystery far darker than he bargained for. With a secret cult, a stolen artifact, and an experimental machine capable of horrors beyond imagination, survival means diving deeper into the shadows than ever before.Night of Zealotry is a gritty, fast-paced fantasy thriller packed with deadly fights, rooftop escapes, ancient religions, and explosive revelations. In this action-packed installment of the Assassin Without a Name series, loyalties are tested, old flames reignite, and the line between contract killer and reluctant hero starts to blur.

Night of Zealotry - Tales of the Assassin Without a Name - Episode 3

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A job’s a job—until it involves killing a man who’s already dead.When the Assassin Without a Name is approached by a priest with a strange offer, he expects the usual backroom politics and hush money. What he gets instead is a contract on a necromancer who’s already been burned at the stake—and who’s about to rise again. To stop the birth of an undead horror, the Nameless Assassin must brave crypts, cultists, and a resurrection ritual that could plunge the city into darkness.

Killing the Dead - Tales of the Assassin Without a Name - Episode 2

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When a routine kill takes an unexpected turn, the Assassin Without a Name finds himself tempted by something far more intoxicating than bloodshed: a vintage worthy enough to justify breaking the rules. But in a world where reputation is everything, can even the finest wine justify mercy?From the Assassin Without a Name series, The Finest Wine is a darkly witty fantasy story where every sip could be your last—and every deal has deadly consequences.

The Finest Wine - Tales of the Assassin Without a Name - Episode 1

Fantasy Books by Scott Marlowe features sword and sorcery audiobooks where magic and mystical technology meet wondrous, explosive mayhem. Starring some of the best (and worst) characters from the World of Uhl, expect to encounter assassins and thieves, knights and witches, sorcerers and more.

New stories weekly, plus occasional bonus features.

All stories written and copyrighted 2026 by Scott Marlowe.