A review by trishreadsbooks
When Swords Fall Silent: An Assassination Anthology by Luke Chmilenko, J.A. Andrews, Andrew Rowe, R.J. Barker, David Dalglish, Bryce O'Connor, Peter A. Flannery, Jonathan French, Philip C. Quaintrell, Marie Brennan, Jay Boyce, Terry Mancour, M.L. Wang, Michael J. Sullivan

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Favorite stories from this anthology were Sons of Nightfall, Ghost of the White Wood, and Mission of Mercy.