Of Thieves & Kings
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Last published Sun, Jul 12, 2026
In the Known World, fire is more than power-it is destiny.
Rebellion ignites in the desert city of Claethorpes, where a sinister flame colder than death itself threatens to consume Emberland. Leading his father's armies into battle, Cassian, the illegitimate son of King Darius, is tested in blood and fire long before he ever dreams of wearing a crown.
But as the city burns, tragedy spreads to the heart of the empire. King Darius lies on his deathbed, leaving behind a fractured realm-and a dangerous legacy. Though he legitimized Cassian and named him heir, Queen Sophia and her son, Prince Gaius, will stop at nothing to seize the throne.
As Cassian navigates the treacherous paths of war and court intrigue, he must also face the shadows within. Haunted by a white creature that stalks his dreams, and drawn to a fiery redhead whose beauty hides dangerous secrets, he struggles to hold on to his destiny.
Caught between rebellion on the battlefield and betrayal in the royal court, Cassian must choose what kind of man he will become. Will he rise as the king his father believed in-or be consumed by the enemies gathering on every front?
Epic battles, elemental gifts, and a kingdom at war with itself converge in this sweeping high-fantasy saga where every choice burns.
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