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The Master Executioner (The Executioner's Song Book 5) Kindle Edition

4.7 out of 5 stars 770 ratings

A dangerous power returns to the city, and only the master executioner can stop it.

Finn has served the king as journeyman executioner, but the time has come for a testing with the executioner court. Regardless of the outcome, he will no longer serve in Verendal.

Strange attacks in the city lead Finn to believe that witchcraft has returned, but he’s the only one who suspects. He must find the answers before his testing, and fears that Master Meyer does not understand the truth.

He must be the Hunter one last time to save the city—and the kingdom—but he faces an insidious power that’s been active for far longer than he ever imagined.

The thrilling conclusion of The Executioner’s Song fantasy series.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B097FBKPK7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ASH Publishing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 21, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 424 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 5 of 5 ‏ : ‎ The Executioner's Song
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 770 ratings

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D.K. Holmberg
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D.K. Holmberg lives in Minnesota and is the author of multiple series including The Lost Prophecy, The Cloud Warrior Saga, The Dark Ability, The Teralin Sword, and The Lost Garden. When he's not writing, he's chasing around his two active children.

Check my website for updates and new releases: http://www.dkholmberg.com.

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Looking for a series reading order? Several series share the same world, but they can all be read and enjoyed independently (books in the series should be read in order).

The Shadow Accords

The Collector Chronicles

The Dark Ability

The Sighted Assassin

The Teralin Sword

The Lost Prophecy

The Endless War

The Cloud Warrior Saga

The Lost Garden

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Customers enjoy this book as the fifth installment in the series, praising its great story that wraps up the narrative without loose ends. The book receives positive feedback for its work ethic and character development, with one customer noting how the lead character grows stronger throughout the series. Customers appreciate the pacing, with one review highlighting its strong sense of what is right.

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19 customers mention "Readability"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable to read, with one mentioning it's the fifth book in the series.

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"A great mystery. Well written and a fun read. I loved it and had trouble putting it down. Super job?!" Read more

"Though this draft needed more editing it was a very enjoyable read. I want more of these characters, this world!" Read more

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15 customers mention "Story quality"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as an exciting read that wraps up the narrative without loose ends.

"This book was compelling an exciting read a hard book to put down and don't finish the whole series has been one of extreme excitement and mystery ca..." Read more

"A great mystery. Well written and a fun read. I loved it and had trouble putting it down. Super job?!" Read more

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"...Very much enjoyed the conclusion." Read more

5 customers mention "Work ethic"5 positive0 negative

Customers praise the work ethic of the book, with one noting how the protagonist overcomes challenges through hard work.

"...I loved it and had trouble putting it down. Super job?!" Read more

"Magic and darkness, overcome by hard work and a strong sense of what is right. Good young adult, but really good for any age." Read more

"I thought this was solid work, though not quite as complicated as earlier books. Characters are well built and rational...." Read more

"Holmberg did a excellent job on this series easy to read n always a great plot with very interesting twist thanks u for a great series" Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one review noting how the characters grow without feeling rushed, and another mentioning how the lead character becomes stronger throughout the story.

"...The characters grow but are not rushed but develop at a believable pace. Very much enjoyed the conclusion." Read more

"From the beginning of the series Finn the lead character grew stronger. Developing a hidden strength...." Read more

"...Characters are well built and rational. The story arch is mostly fast paced." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one noting its rational approach and another highlighting its strong sense of what is right.

"Magic and darkness, overcome by hard work and a strong sense of what is right. Good young adult, but really good for any age." Read more

"...Characters are well built and rational. The story arch is mostly fast paced." Read more

"...In out troubled times it is nice to escape and see truth and good triumph!" Read more

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  • Randal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hunter
    Reviewed in Australia on April 26, 2023
    Series was hard to put down. Audible option provided a nice touch to an already good read. Would recommend this and others from this author.
  • Brian Breedlove
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic end to a fantastic series
    Reviewed in Japan on February 1, 2022
    I am always pleased to read books written by DK Holmberg and saddened when the series comes to an end.
    This series has been about redemption and finding where your path will go while recognizing that one is never truly alone.
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars If its not....don't think the world needs another coming of age tale
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2023
    If you don't turn your hand at abit of darkness now with these too ( finn and esmarelda) you done there coming together now where's the fight blood detective style with them together fighting Witchcraft be bloody good
  • Jeni
    5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful
    Reviewed in Australia on November 25, 2022
    Another great read by DKH. They seem to only get better with all the twists and diabolical schemes. Thoroughly recommend this book.
  • Alistair Smith
    4.0 out of 5 stars strong series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2025
    Strong series with a satisfying ending although the use of American grammar was irritating at times especially using bring where take would be more appropriate.

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