Midnight Thief

Description

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.

Livia Blackburne has a PhD in neuroscience from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she conducted research on the neural correlates of reading. She still blogs on the intersection of writing and brain science (liviablackburne.com). She now lives in Los Angeles with her husband. This is her debut novel.

Praise for The Midnight Thief: A New York Times Bestseller 2014 Indies Introduce New Voices Pick 2015 YALSA Teens' Top Ten Nominee 2015 Tome Society It List 2016-2017 Truman Award Third Place Winner "[This] debut fantasy spins standard tropes into a dark, morally complex adventure."--Kirkus Reviews "Blackburne offers up a complex world where no one is entirely evil or good, and even those wrestling for power through less than civil means are inspired by noble intentions. Kyra is an appealing heroine, confident in her physical prowess but insecure in her identity.... There are plenty of narrow escapes, thrilling chases, and tender kisses to accompany the more thoughtful elements here, too, and readers will be pleased with a satisfactory conclusion."--BCCB "Blackburne's fast-paced fantasy will please fans of Leigh Bardugo and Tamora Pierce."--SLJ "Kyra is a strong, capable female character not in search of a rescue, and Tristam is not in search of a distressed damsel either. On the whole, this is a satisfying read.... Put this in the hands of fans of Suzanne Collins and Veronica Roth."--VOYA