The Blacktongue Thief

by Christopher Buehlman · 2021

Kinch Na Shannack is a witty, resourceful thief indebted to the Takers Guild for his education in the deceptive arts. To pay off his mounting debt, he attempts to rob a traveler on an old forest road, only to encounter Galva, a knight and survivor of the brutal goblin wars. Galva is on a quest to find her missing queen in the giant-ravaged nation of Oustrim. Their fates become inextricably linked as they embark on an epic, dangerous journey through a war-riven world filled with flesh-eating goblins, krakens, and deadly magic. This character-driven fantasy adventure is noted for its sharp, humorous dialogue and immersive world-building.