The Phantom Heist: An Epic Fantasy Novella (Set in the World of The Famine Cycle)

Book excerpt: He has one last chance to pay his debts. But only a fool would take this job... Talan Wraithsbane, vault-breaker and thief extraordinaire, is down on his luck. After a thwarted kidnapping of the High Vizier's valuable peacock, Talan is out of money, friends, and jobs -- except one last, desperate gambit... A band of rich, drunk fools have a singular task for him: to break into a vault protected by imperial guards, unearthly spirits, and gods know what else -- and all to steal a magical cup... With debts mounted high to the city's foremost crime syndicate, Talan no choice but to gamble on one last heist, and hope the gift that earned him his name will be enough to survive... A tale of mischief, magic, and mayhem chock-full of rogues, priests, and spirits, The Phantom Heist is a fantasy crime story set in the world of The Famine Cycle. Perfect for fans of The Lies of Locke Lamora, Mistborn, and The Riyria Chronicles!