The Knight on Armoured Steed is the fourth book in The Silent Assassin series by Adrian P., a thriller plus sci-fi that features a galactic conflict and a phenomenal war between two powerful armies. It is the twenty-eighth century and the Crowned Confederacy of Mankind is at war with the Gleicherde. The Crowned Confederacy’s successes are countered by a devastating assault masterminded by the skilled and ruthless Field Marshal Marten Gunther Vogel, an assault that takes the lives of two hundred thousand Crowned Confederacy soldiers in a matter of hours. Now, Audi Prabian and Jane Drake must overcome their differences and embark on a deadly mission to help the Crowned Confederacy army kill Marten Gunther Vogel in exchange for their support in breaking through his fortress. Can they survive this dangerous mission?

Adrian P. is a master storyteller and readers will most certainly be enticed by the universe he creates. The setting, though in the distant future, is perfectly imagined and translates to the reader’s mind through vivid descriptions. One of the things I loved about this story is the balance between the different elements of the storytelling craft. The characters are compelling and, even though I haven’t read the previous books, the occasional backstory and the development made me fall for them. The Knight on Armoured Steed is beautifully written and the pacing is just as swift as the intensity of the action taking place in the story. The romance element of the story creates a beautiful sense of suspense, making the reader keen to learn what becomes of the interesting characters. This is an entertaining and enjoyable read.