The Thief Taker (The Thief Taker, 1)

Product Description 1666. London burns. And a killer tracking a dangerous secret fuels his own deadly blazes… Charlie Tuesday is the city’s best thief taker. And as fire ravages London he’s on the hunt for a killer fanning the flames. But time is running out. Each death brings the murderer closer to the ultimate prize―a fabled chest with the power to destroy London. As flames ravage the city, the thief taker must track the murderer into London’s blackest heart, where smugglers trade and sorcerers conjure. What Charlie begins to unravel is more ancient and powerful than he ever dreamed. Could the Thief Taker hold the key to the dark alchemy of a lost Brotherhood? Only the killer can reveal the truth. But Charlie must find him before fire outruns them both. Review “Sharp, atmospheric and sumptuous.” ―Simon Toyne, bestselling author of Sanctus “This is really captivating, vivid writing. Descriptions that come straight off the pages and permeate deep into your senses, and a truly electrifying pace. Quinn is a brilliant new talent!” ―Peter James “C.S. Quinn has created a gripping and unforgettable read.” ―Louise Voss, bestselling author About the Author C.S. Quinn is a travel and lifestyle journalist for The Times, The Guardian and The Mirror, alongside many magazines. Prior to this, Quinn’s background in historic research won prestigious postgraduate funding from the British Art Council. Quinn pooled these resources, combining historical research with first-hand experiences in far-flung places to create The Thief Taker’s London.