Fantasy · Adventure · Young adult
Assassin's Quest
The final book of the Farseer trilogy follows FitzChivalry, a royal bastard trained as a secret assassin, as he sets off on a long and lonely journey. The Six Duchies face invasion and Fitz has little left to lose. Read the earlier books first.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 1997
- Pace
- Slow
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 757
- Format
- Book 3 of 3 in The Farseer Trilogy
Read this if you want a slow, deeply emotional fantasy ending that rewards investment in one character's long fall and recovery.
Skip this if you want a quick read or a standalone story, as it is long and relies heavily on the earlier books.
The feel
Content warnings
Also reported by Hardcover readers:
Quick answers about Assassin's Quest
- What is Assassin's Quest about?
- The final book of the Farseer trilogy follows FitzChivalry, a royal bastard trained as a secret assassin, as he sets off on a long and lonely journey. The Six Duchies face invasion and Fitz has little left to lose. Read the earlier books first.
- Who should read Assassin's Quest?
- Read it if you want a slow, deeply emotional fantasy ending that rewards investment in one character's long fall and recovery. Skip it if you want a quick read or a standalone story, as it is long and relies heavily on the earlier books.
- How long and how fast is Assassin's Quest?
- It is a slow-paced, long read of about 757 pages, first published in 1997.
- Does Assassin's Quest have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death, Grief.
- Can I borrow Assassin's Quest for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Assassin's Quest; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Assassin's Quest?
- Readers who liked it often move on to The Dragonbone Chair, Tigana, The Blade Itself.
Your shelf
Saved in this browser only. Open my shelf
Where to get it
| Store | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Borrow free | ||
| Libby / OverDrive | Free with a library card | Borrow free with Libby from Libby / OverDrive |
| Print, new | ||
| Amazon | Check price | Buy new from Amazon |
| Ebook | ||
| Kobo | Check price | Buy ebook from Kobo |
| Google Play Books | Check price | Buy ebook from Google Play Books |
| Audiobook | ||
| Audible | Check price | Buy audiobook from Audible |
Prices appear here as retailer feeds are connected. Where none is shown, check the store. Links open the store in a new tab.
Some store links, including Kobo, are affiliate links: we may earn a commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. Library links are never affiliate links. How this works
Share this pick
Because you might love it
If you loved Assassin's Quest
Fantasy
