The Queen’s Thief books awe and inspire me. 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.Ī New York Public Library Book for the Teen AgeĪ Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Blue Ribbon Book The Queen’s 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. The magus thinks he has the right tool for the job, but Gen has plans of his own. When his boasting lands him in prison and the king’s magus invites him on a quest to steal a legendary object, he’s in no position to refuse. Martin.Įugenides, the queen’s thief, can steal anything - or so he says. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Marie Lu, Patrick Rothfuss, and George R. The Queen’s Thief novels are rich with political machinations and intrigue, battles lost and won, dangerous journeys, divine intervention, power, passion, revenge, and deception. This first book in series introduces one of the most charismatic and incorrigible characters of fiction, Eugenides the thief. New York Times-bestselling author Megan Whalen Turner’s entrancing and award-winning Queen’s Thief novels bring to life the world of the epics. The epic novels set in the world of the Queen’s Thief can be read in any order. (Oct.Fantasy, Mythology, Young Adult Fiction, Young Adult Literatureĭiscover and rediscover the world of the Queen’s Thief, from the acclaimed novel The Thief to the thrilling, twenty-years-in-the-making conclusion, The Return of the Thief. In addition to its charismatic hero, this story possesses one of the most valuable treasures of all-a twinkling jewel of a surprise ending. Turner's (Instead of Three Wishes) device of having Gen and others tell god and goddess stories around the campfire bumpily draws the reader away from the main story, yet the plot is strong enough to survive the wanderings. Gen, a beguiling narrator, is afraid of horses but not of entering a locked labyrinth he comes from a long line of thieves but puts honor first.

Set in a semi-Mediterranean realm of old and new gods and goddesses, this compelling adventure propels readers along through the enemy lands of Sounis, Eddis and Attolia. Half prisoner, half outlaw legend, Gen goes along with the king's assistant in the risky plan. The bragging thief Gen is sprung from prison by the king in order to carry out a mission-steal the precious stone Hamiathes's Gift from an impossible hiding place.

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