'Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade' is the new novelization based on the bestselling games franchise 'Assassin's Creed.' Returning to the origins of the Assassin's Creed story, 'The Secret Crusade' follows the story of twelfth century assassin Altair. 'The Secret Crusade' will reveal the truth behind the history of the secret war between the Templars and the Assassins - and tell the story of why Altair had such an important role in this most brutal conflict.