Growing up on Forge's streets has taught Kyra how to stretch a coin. And when that's not enough, her uncanny ability to scale walls and bypass guards helps her take what she needs.
But when the leader of the Assassins Guild offers Kyra a lucrative job, she hesitates. She knows how to get by on her own, and she's not sure she wants to play by his rules. But he is persistent-and darkly attractive-and Kyra can't quite resist his pull.
Tristam of Brancel is a young Palace knight on a mission. After his best friend is brutally murdered by the Demon Riders, a clan of vicious warriors who ride bloodthirsty wildcats, Tristam vows to take them down. But as his investigation deepens, he finds his efforts thwarted by a talented thief, one who sneaks past Palace defenses with uncanny ease.
When a fateful raid throws Kyra and Tristam together, the two enemies realize that their best chance at survival-and vengeance-might be to join forces. And as their loyalties are tested to the breaking point, they learn a startling secret about Kyra's past that threatens to reshape both their lives.
In her arresting debut novel, Livia Blackburne creates a captivating world where intrigue prowls around every corner-and danger is a way of life.
Praise for Midnight Thief
Indies Introduce New Voices selection for Summer/Fall 2014"
Blackburne's fast-paced fantasy will please fans of Leigh Bardugo and Tamora Pierce."
-School Library Journal
"[A] dark, morally complex adventure."
-Kirkus Reviews
"Put this in the hands of fans of Suzanne Collins and Veronica Roth."
-VOYA
"Blackburne's high fantasy is expansive, with entertaining characters and a well-constructed world."
-Booklist
Growing up on Forge's streets has taught Kyra how to stretch a coin. And when that's not enough, her uncanny ability to scale walls and bypass guards helps her take what she needs.
But when the leader of the Assassins Guild offers Kyra a lucrative job, she hesitates. She knows how to get by on her own, and she's not sure she wants to play by his rules. But he is persistent-and darkly attractive-and Kyra can't quite resist his pull.
Tristam of Brancel is a young Palace knight on a mission. After his best friend is brutally murdered by the Demon Riders, a clan of vicious warriors who ride bloodthirsty wildcats, Tristam vows to take them down. But as his investigation deepens, he finds his efforts thwarted by a talented thief, one who sneaks past Palace defenses with uncanny ease.
When a fateful raid throws Kyra and Tristam together, the two enemies realize that their best chance at survival-and vengeance-might be to join forces. And as their loyalties are tested to the breaking point, they learn a startling secret about Kyra's past that threatens to reshape both their lives.
In her arresting debut novel, Livia Blackburne creates a captivating world where intrigue prowls around every corner-and danger is a way of life.
Praise for Midnight Thief
Indies Introduce New Voices selection for Summer/Fall 2014"
Blackburne's fast-paced fantasy will please fans of Leigh Bardugo and Tamora Pierce."
-School Library Journal
"[A] dark, morally complex adventure."
-Kirkus Reviews
"Put this in the hands of fans of Suzanne Collins and Veronica Roth."
-VOYA
"Blackburne's high fantasy is expansive, with entertaining characters and a well-constructed world."
-Booklist
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781423176381 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Disney-Hyperion |
| Publication date: | 07/08/2014 |
| Series: | Midnight Thief Series , #1 |
| Pages: | 384 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.80(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.30(d) |
| Age Range: | 12 - 17 Years |