The Thief

Nothing is overdone and not a word is out of place in this auspicious debut," wrote Kirkus in a starred review of Instead of Three Wishes, the first book by Megan Whalen Turner. Her second book more than fulfills that promise.

Discover and rediscover the world of the Queen's Thief, from the acclaimed novelThe Thiefto the thrilling, twenty-years-in-the-making conclusion,The Return of the Thief. The epic novels set in the world of the Queens Thief can be read in any order. New York Times-bestselling author Megan Whalen Turners entrancing and award-winning Queens Thief novels bring to life the world of the epics. This first book in series introduces one of the most charismatic and incorrigible characters of fiction, Eugenides the thief. The Queens Thief novels are rich with political machinations and intrigue, battles lost and won, dangerous journeys, divine intervention, power, passion, revenge, and deception.Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Marie Lu, Patrick Rothfuss, and George R. R. Martin.Eugenides, the queens thief, can steal anythingor so he says. When his boasting lands him in prison and the kings magus invites him on a quest to steal a legendary object, hes in no position to refuse. The magus thinks he has the right tool for the job, but Gen has plans of his own. The Queens Thief novels have been praised by writers, critics, reviewers, and fans, and have been honored with glowing reviews, best of citations, and numerous awards, including the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, a Newbery Honor, the Andre Norton Award shortlist, and the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award.This edition of The Thief includes an exclusive piece by Megan Whalen Turner about her inspiration for the setting of the story, an introduction to the characters from the world of the Queen's Thief, and a map of the world of the Queen's Thief.A Newbery Honor BookAn ALA Notable BookA YALSA Best Book for Young AdultsA Horn Book Fanfare BookA New York Public Library Book for the Teen AgeA Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books Blue Ribbon BookA Junior Library Guild SelectionThe Queens Thief books awe and inspire me. They have the feel of a secret, discovered history of real but forgotten lands. The plot-craft is peerless, the revelations stunning, and the characters flawed, cunning, heartbreaking, exceptional. Megan Whalen Turners books have a permanent spot on my favorites shelf, with space waiting for more books to come.Laini Taylor, New York Times-bestselling author of the Daughter of Smoke and Bone novels and Strange the Dreamer"e;Unforgettable characters, plot twists that will make your head spin, a world rendered in elegant detailyou will fall in love with every page of these stories. Megan Whalen Turner writes vivid, immersive, heartbreaking fantasy that will leave you desperate to return to Attolia again and again.Leigh Bardugo, New York Times-bestselling author ofthe The Grisha Trilogy and Six of CrowsTrust me. Just read it. Then read it again, because it will not be the same river twice.Lois McMaster Bujold, acclaimed and Hugo Award-winning author of the Vorkosigan Saga, the Chalion Series, and the Sharing Knife series"e;In addition to its charismatic hero, this story possesses one of the most valuable treasures of alla twinkling jewel of a surprise ending."e; Publishers Weekly (starred review)To miss this thiefs story would be a crime.Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books (starred review)A literary journey that enriches both its characters and readers before it is over.Kirkus Reviews (starred review)A tantalizing, suspenseful, exceptionally clever novel.The Horn Book (starred review)

"I can steal anything." So declares Gen, the hero of the Newbery Honor Book The Thiefan exciting adventure fantasy set in a mythical land rich with intrigue. Gen's bragging lands him in prison . . . but then the king's magus needs the thief's skill for a near-impossible task: to steal a priceless magical jewel from a faraway land. "In addition to its charismatic hero, this story possesses one of the most valuable treasures of alla twinkling jewel of a surprise ending," wrote Publishers Weekly in a starred review.The first of six planned books set in Gen's world, The Thief was an ALA Best Book of the Year as well as a Newbery Honor Book. School Library Journal said, "YAs who like snide, quick-tempered, softhearted heroes will love Gen," and Kirkus Reviews called it "an uplifting book, a literary journey that enriches both its characters and readers." Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts