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Prof. Brandt Savage—grandson of the legendary action hero—is forced into a top-secret training program where he discovers his true calling...as the perfect assassin.
 
Dr. Brandt Savage is on sabbatical from the University of Chicago. Instead of doing solo fieldwork in anthropology, the gawky, bespectacled PhD finds himself enrolled in a…

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1 author picked The Perfect Assassin as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

The Perfect Assassin is a compelling thrill ride from beginning to end. It’s the story of a bookish professor who is kidnapped by a beautiful assassin.

His hidden capabilities are brought to life by the relentless training regimen instituted by his captor. He is compelled to confront a diabolical plot to destabilize the world.

With his newfound skills, he faces evil forces head-on with the help of his beautiful captor—a perfect balance of intriguing characters, plot twists, and thrilling action scenes. You won’t want to put this one down.

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