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Book Review of Jhereg (Vlad Taltos, Bk 1)

Jhereg (Vlad Taltos, Bk 1)
Jhereg (Vlad Taltos, Bk 1)
Author: Steven Brust
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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There are many ways for a young man with quick wits and a quick sword to advance in the world. Vlad Taltos chose the route of the assassin. To his other qualifications he added two things: The first was a smattering of witchcraft-badly thought of on Dragaera, but only a fool refuses such a weapon...
The second was his constant companion , a young jhereg, its leathery wings and poisonous teeth always at Vlads command, It's alien mind psionically linked with his own. Vlad has never regretted the sorcerous bargain he mad with his jheregs mother: "I offer your egg long life and fresh, red meat without struggle, and I offer it my friendship. I ask for aid in my endeavours. I ask for its wisdom, and I ask for its friendship."