Shadow Thieves
Peter Burns
This debut novel from Peter Burns is described as Oliver twist meets Ocean’s Eleven! Meet 13 year old Tom who lives on the streets of an alternate 1930’s London. He and his friends survive by picking pockets, shining shoes and using their wit. When a man known only as the Corsair takes him to a school for thieves, Tom learns about the Shadow League. The Shadow League is composed of four guilds – thieves, spies, assassins and politicos who maintain balance in the world. Or do they?
This is a fast-paced thriller which is sure to get your reader (or non-reader) hooked! With imaginative world building and characters you really get to know, this is a fabulous book. The story sensitively covers social class, isolation, friendships and loyalty. It really delivers and we can’t wait to find out what happens next! But whilst we wait, time to think about which guild we belong to…!
Published by Farshore, 2025
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