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When two thieves execute a bold robbery, they immediately become fugitives, chased across a landscape where swords are both weapons and symbols of power. Their escape unfolds at breakneck speed, combining stealth, sorcery and swordplay as they navigate a perilous world where every misstep could mean capture or death. The story follows their desperate bid to stay ahead of those who seek to reclaim their loot while grappling with the promises and perils of a realm where magic and might coexist.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Michael J. Sullivan
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