"Ocean’s Eleven in fantasy form, complete with humor and enough tension to keep readers voraciously turning the pages."—Library Journal, *Starred Review*
There are many ways to bring down the man who betrayed you—and Myria Cadessa has thought of them all.
Cracking the Elysius Vault should’ve made Myria the richest thief in all Carintheum. Instead, it shattered her crew and left her rotting in jail while her double-crossing master walked away with everything that should’ve been hers.
But now she’s out, and it’s time to settle the score. Reunite her crew? A pleasure. Steal back everything her erstwhile leader took? And then some. She’ll just need to trick the king of all tricksters, with the law on her heels, and a troublesome new ally whose loyalties seem as conflicted as his feelings for Myria. It’s the most audacious heist she’s ever attempted, but she failed her crew once. This time, she’ll make it right—at any cost.
A Complement of Scoundrels is a bold, raucous journey through the underbelly of an empire where the devil’s rules reign, and morality, loyalty, and friendship are values few can afford. But where there’s a wit, there’s a way—and Myria has plenty of that.
Genre: Fantasy
There are many ways to bring down the man who betrayed you—and Myria Cadessa has thought of them all.
Cracking the Elysius Vault should’ve made Myria the richest thief in all Carintheum. Instead, it shattered her crew and left her rotting in jail while her double-crossing master walked away with everything that should’ve been hers.
But now she’s out, and it’s time to settle the score. Reunite her crew? A pleasure. Steal back everything her erstwhile leader took? And then some. She’ll just need to trick the king of all tricksters, with the law on her heels, and a troublesome new ally whose loyalties seem as conflicted as his feelings for Myria. It’s the most audacious heist she’s ever attempted, but she failed her crew once. This time, she’ll make it right—at any cost.
A Complement of Scoundrels is a bold, raucous journey through the underbelly of an empire where the devil’s rules reign, and morality, loyalty, and friendship are values few can afford. But where there’s a wit, there’s a way—and Myria has plenty of that.
Genre: Fantasy
Praise for this book
"A stunningly imaginative debut. Lockwood's prose is smart, sharp, and relentlessly charming. The city of Carintheum, from its vibrant streets to the seedy warrens of the grayside, is as colorful and compelling as the characters who inhabit it. I was hooked from the very first page, and I seriously doubt I'll read a better book this year." - Nicholas Eames
"I loved this. Starting with a heist and morphing into a revenge story, it's a terrific debut. Well-drawn, sympathetic characters lead the way with an ensemble of rogues and a gallery of side characters; a beautifully constructed world and a villain to loathe. This is a book I would highly recommend. A lot of fun with an emotional punch." - John Gwynne
"A swift heist packed with a cast of charming miscreants and vibrant, inventive world-building, A Complement of Scoundrels is an accomplished debut and tremendous fun!" - Sam Hawke
"Fantasy for the tech generation. A spell-cracking debut." - Thomas R Weaver
"I loved this. Starting with a heist and morphing into a revenge story, it's a terrific debut. Well-drawn, sympathetic characters lead the way with an ensemble of rogues and a gallery of side characters; a beautifully constructed world and a villain to loathe. This is a book I would highly recommend. A lot of fun with an emotional punch." - John Gwynne
"A swift heist packed with a cast of charming miscreants and vibrant, inventive world-building, A Complement of Scoundrels is an accomplished debut and tremendous fun!" - Sam Hawke
"Fantasy for the tech generation. A spell-cracking debut." - Thomas R Weaver
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