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Within the dazzling halls of London’s Crystal Palace, the event of the season has arrived: The Great Exhibition. An opportunity for the greatest minds of the century to come together under one roof in an unprecedented display of art and invention. And for two unlikely partners in crime, it’s about to become the score of a lifetime.
Charming con man Kane Durante works alone—or on occasion with his best friend, Fletcher. But when his boss, the infamous Kingpin of London’s magical dark market, gives him the impossible task of stealing a priceless artifact from the Great Exhibition, he knows it’s a job he can’t pull off alone. Enter Zaria Mendoza, daughter of one of London’s greatest alchemologists. Ever since her father’s death, Zaria’s been struggling to keep her underground business afloat, and impatient clients are becoming violent. When the infuriatingly handsome Kane offers her the promise of enough money to get out of debt and leave London entirely, she knows she can’t walk away from this dangerous partnership.
But robbing one of the most public, heavily-guarded buildings in London isn’t going to be easy, especially when love and betrayal threaten to ruin everything they’ve worked so hard for.
Zaria Mendoza doesn’t think she’ll ever see Kane Durante again. In fact, she thinks he’s dead, burned up in the flames that destroyed the pawn shop where she lived with her best friend Jules. All Zaria has left is the necklace they stole from the Crystal Palace: valuable not just for its jewels, but for the magic it holds within as a rare primateria source. Yet why did Kane slip it into her pocket right before everything went up in smoke? Why did he give her what she needs most, after she betrayed him?
With the previous kingpin dead, Kane feels adrift, even though he’s the one who pulled the trigger. He may be the natural successor as kingpin of Devil’s Acre, London’s worst slum, but not everyone in his crew respects him as leader. Yet Kane has bigger fish to fry. Inspector Price knocks on his door and demands his help in discovering the identity of a mystery man calling himself the Curator, who has installed an unidentifiable alchemological device in the Crystal Palace—the location of the heist Kane pulled off with Zaria. He has ten days to find the Curator. Otherwise, he and his estranged best friend Fletcher end up in jail, Zaria alongside them.
Trouble faces Zaria and Kane from every side as they’re forced to team up once again, to save themselves, and maybe even all of London. Because Zaria’s being manipulated by Vaughan, a faceless man calling himself the new kingpin of the Seven Dials slum, and he’s hiding more secrets than anyone bargained for…
Don’t miss the heist that started it all:
To Steal from Thieves
About the Author
M.K. Lobb is a fantasy writer with a love of all things dark—whether literature, humor, or general aesthetic. She is the author of Seven Faceless Saints, Disciples of Chaos, To Steal from Thieves, and To Deal with Kings. She lives in Ontario with her partner and cats and invites you to visit her online at mklobb.com and follow her @mk_lobb.
Fan Behavior
From NOVL Nation
On To Steal From Thieves
“What a delectable read! The plot is super fun, entertaining, fast-paced, and emotional at times. The banter between Zaria and Kane is sexy and scrumptious!”
–Michelle, @thebookrealmguide
“Calling all heist enthusiasts! When I heard about a new historical fantasy that features reluctant allies and a high-stakes heist, I knew I had to get my hands on the book. And I’m glad I did… I went into this book expecting a high-stakes robbery, and it delivers. I like how the heist comes with a healthy dose of backstabbing and betrayal. That’s my kind of fantasy!”
–Camille, @camillesbooks
On To Deal With Kings
“To Deal With Kings was an amazing conclusion to the Thieves and Kings duology! If you are interested in a enemies to lovers historical fantasy full of action and heists, scientific-type “magic” (called alchemology), and found family, then be sure to check this series out!”
–Michelle, @easy.vesey.reads
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