Assassin's Creed: Renaissance is a 2009 historical fantasy novel by Oliver Bowden based on the Assassin's Creed series written by and published by Penguin Books. 'he will seek Vengeance upon those who betrayed my family. he is Ezio Auditore da Firenze. he is an Assassin.' Betrayed by the ruling families of Italy, a young man embarks upon an epic quest for vengeance. To eradicate corruption and restore his family's honour, he will learn the art of the assassins. Along the way, Ezio will call upon the wisdom of such great minds as Leonardo Da Vinci and Niccolo Machiavelli knowing that survival is bound to the skills by which he must live. To his allies, he will become a force for change - fighting for freedom and justice. To his enemies, he will become a threat dedicated to the destruction of the tyrants abusing the people of Italy. So begins an epic story of power, revenge and conspiracy. Truth will be written in blood.About the AuthorOliver Bowden is a pseudonym for an acclaimed novelist who is also a Renaissance historian.Oliver Bowden is the pen-name of an acclaimed novelist and renaissance historian who currently lives in Paris.He is most famous for his contribution to the Assassin's Creed series.