A review by dawn_marie
Among Thieves: A Tale of the Kin by Douglas Hulick

4.0

Among Thieves, tells the story Drothe, a sometimes smuggler, an always informant/spy working in the fantasy city of Ildrecca. This gritty novel set in a world where the emperor is reincarnated, Grey Princes yield power and magic, and the criminal organizations (Kin) try to get the upper hand is highly entertaining. Told in first person narrative, the plot is full of twists, turns, double and triple crosses and is always entertaining. Drothe is notable as a fantasy protagonist as he does not possess any special abilities other than being exceptionally clever. Glimpses into Drothe’s childhood as well as his relationship with his family/friends are seamlessly weaved into the main action; that being what is Drothe to do when he comes into possession of a very powerful relic. This was a highly enjoyable read with interesting characters, engaging plot, well written fight/sword play scenes, and witty dialog (a great deal if it Drothe’s internal dialog).