Some treasures were never meant to be stolen. In a world where the ordinary and the extraordinary co-exist, a young woman must right a wrong-or die trying. Melke is a wraith, able to walk unseen. Feared by all, hunted and hated, she has lost everything-except her younger brother. Now she is forced to do the unthinkable: in exchange for her brother's life, she must steal a priceless necklace. But the theft unleashes devastating consequences and undoing her crime may cost Melke everything.
The necklace she stole lies deep within a salamander's den, a place of fire and torment from which no thief has ever returned. Melke intends to survive the flames-but courage alone may not be enough to save her. Brimming with rich worldbuilding and morally complex characters-including a hero who can speak with dogs-Thief With No Shadow weaves magic, sacrifice, and love into an unforgettable adventure.
This multi-award-nominated standalone fantasy is perfect for fans of Juliet Marillier, Anne Bishop, and Robin Hobb's Farseer Trilogy, with its blend of dark romantasy, slow-burn longing, reluctant heroes, and wise, eloquent animal companions."An addictive story.Pleasingly standalone, gorgeously indulgent and hopelessly romantic." ~SFX Magazine"Dark and compelling." ~Nalini Singh, NYT bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling and Guild Hunter series.
Some treasures were never meant to be stolen. In a world where the ordinary and the extraordinary co-exist, a young woman must right a wrong-or die trying. Melke is a wraith, able to walk unseen. Feared by all, hunted and hated, she has lost everything-except her younger brother. Now she is forced to do the unthinkable: in exchange for her brother's life, she must steal a priceless necklace. But the theft unleashes devastating consequences and undoing her crime may cost Melke everything.
The necklace she stole lies deep within a salamander's den, a place of fire and torment from which no thief has ever returned. Melke intends to survive the flames-but courage alone may not be enough to save her. Brimming with rich worldbuilding and morally complex characters-including a hero who can speak with dogs-Thief With No Shadow weaves magic, sacrifice, and love into an unforgettable adventure.
This multi-award-nominated standalone fantasy is perfect for fans of Juliet Marillier, Anne Bishop, and Robin Hobb's Farseer Trilogy, with its blend of dark romantasy, slow-burn longing, reluctant heroes, and wise, eloquent animal companions."An addictive story.Pleasingly standalone, gorgeously indulgent and hopelessly romantic." ~SFX Magazine"Dark and compelling." ~Nalini Singh, NYT bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling and Guild Hunter series.