Sworn in Steel
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4.9 • 12 Ratings
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- £4.99
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Publisher Description
Drothe has killed a legend, burned down part of the imperial capital, and unexpectedly elevated himself into the underworld's elite. And as the city's newest 'Gray Prince', Drothe's learning just how good he used to have it.
With no time to build support, Drothe is already being called out by other Gray Princes. And when one dies, all signs point to Drothe. Members of the thieves' guilds begin choosing sides, mostly against him, for what promises to be another gang war. Then Drothe is approached by someone who can solve all his problems and also offer him redemption. But the cost may be just too high. Out of options, Drothe's finds himself travelling to the empire's bitterest enemy. He has a price on his head, but one last plan in mind.
Praise for Book one: Among Thieves:
'An unalloyed pleasure: a fast moving, funny, twisting tale' Brent Weeks
'A beguiling lively urban fantasy' SFX
'It simply doesn't stop...If you like Brent Weeks or Scott Lynch's work then this is one for you' Fantasy-Faction.com
'A story that entertains from beginning to end' FantasyBookCritic blog
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The Kin once known as Drothe is coming to terms with his recent advancement to a Gray Prince at the start of Hulick's middling sequel to Among Thieves. Coming home to the city of Ildrecca with his companion, Fowler Jess, Drothe knows that he will be framed for the murder of fellow underworld leader Crook Eye, but he doesn't realize the levels of intrigue and double-crossing that will attend his return. The scope of the conspiracy and the scope of the world expand together. Unfortunately, the characters lack the roguish qualities needed to make a story of a thieves' guild entertaining; Drothe doesn't show enough wit or intelligence to allow the reader to believe he would survive, let alone rise to power. Ildrecca is a shadow of some of the great settings in fantasy literature, possessing only a passing acquaintance with the richness of culture and detail that made Lankhmar and Sanctuary thriving locales.
Customer Reviews
Outstanding book!!!
Be warned... You will not put this book down... So Addictive I forgot what sleeping feels like.
Waiting for book 3. Hurry please
At Last
All I can say is Mr Hulick, it was worth the wait!!!!!