Publication Date: Nov 2011
Blurb:
Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater, make a profitable living carrying out dangerous assignments for conspiring nobles-until they are hired to pilfer a famed sword. What appears to be just a simple job finds them framed for the murder of the king and trapped in a conspiracy that uncovers a plot far greater than the mere overthrow of a tiny kingdom.
Can a self-serving thief and an idealistic swordsman survive long enough to unravel the first part of an ancient mystery that has toppled kings and destroyed empires?
And so begins the first tale of treachery and adventure, sword fighting and magic, myth and legend.
What To Expect:
Theft of Swords is an epic fantasy that follows Hadrian (a mercenary) and Royce (an assassin) on their adventures as thieves for hire throughout the kingdom of Melengar. It’s action-packed, full of good humor, high stakes, and plenty of political and royal tension.
Content Warnings:
Language: Mild – Mostly in world cursing exclamations but no profanity
Sexual Content: Closed Door – Brief mentions of prostitution/being with prostitutes, having past intimate relationships with women, but nothing graphic or overly descriptive
Violence: Moderate – Lots of sword fights, fighting mythical creatures, war battles, and on-page death
Substance Use: Brief mentions of drinking
Prejudices: In-world racial prejudice and mistreatment against elves from humans
Religious Themes: Wizardry and witchcraft play a role throughout the story – minor character casts spells/performs rituals (nothing demonic or overtly dark)
Other Topics: None
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