A teenage thief. A wealthy heir. A city full of secrets. 18-year-old Kiandra Cutler is an expert thief and talented spy. Desperate for money amid a raging war, she's spent most of her nights sneaking around the streets of Covenbury carrying out odd jobs for the Rose League, a notorious gang run by a dangerous man with only one thing on his mind: getting back at his enemies, no matter the cost. But when Kiandra gets put on the most important job of her life -- stealing a prized item from Covenbury's wealthiest business owner -- an unexpected problem ends up drastically changing her plans. As her life suddenly upends, Kiandra is forced to discover the truth of her past (and her emotions), for better or for worse. Full of mystery and danger, The Secrets Lie in the Shadows tells the story of two nemeses and their race to uncover the dark secrets lurking both within the city, and each other. DISCLAIMER This story contains: - Violence - Alcohol consumption - Mentions of death/dying This is a work of fiction. All characters, names, and locations are original products of my imagination. Any references to real people or events are purely coincidental. All work is my own. Copyright © 2023 May Quinn.