Its set against the backdrop of a city underworld with a thief as its main character. Book symposium on douglas husak s overcriminalization. This book, and its predecessor, among thieves, reminds me of one of my favorite series, thieves world, by robert lynn asprin and lynn abbey. But when an ancient book falls into his hands, drothe finds himself in possession of a relic capable of bringing down emperors. Please add your comments wed love to hear your opinions about our list and to know which were your favorite books of 2016. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Discover book depositorys huge selection of douglas hulick books online.
Among thieves, tales of the kin the book cover looked intriguing, right up to the part where i saw kin. Depression meant he couldnt keep to any deadline, and despite publisher support, eventually he decided it was better to just walk away from it. Douglas hulicks among thieves is one of those books that seem two a penny lately. Elizabethan canting term that refers to a couple of different types of fake beggarscon men who asked for alms or assistance under different guises. He is busy at work on the asyet untitled second book.
Buy sworn in steel a tale of the kin main market by hulick, douglas isbn. View our feature on douglas hulick s among thieves. This is the general clearing house for information, events, and various blatherings re. The fifth book in the throne of glass series, which seems to have been on everyones mostanticipated lists im excited to read this.
The cover features man with his face in the shadows and his blade out. Latest books page 5003 read book online,top vampire books. Reviewed in the united states on november 12, 2016. Its with great hesitancy that i quit reading a book before i finish it but among thieves simply failed to hook me. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This entry was posted in douglas hulick, uncategorized, update and tagged ballantine adult fantasy, douglas hulick, james branch cabell on may 14, 2014 by keith west. Drothe isnt a thief, which is what i went into this book thinking. Please keep in mind that we did not read every sff book published this year, so we know weve missed some good ones. Our narrator drothe is the brains behind the operation, and degan is the brawn behind drothe. Even though drothe is the sole narrator, its a theme that runs through most of the character arcs across the book. Needless to say, not everyone in the book has the same view on these kinds of things.
Douglas hulick is an american fantasy writer born in fargo, north dakota, he obtained a b. Forgoing chapter long battle sequences or much swordplay at all for that matter, douglas hulick relies primarily on his skill with dialog and an ability to seamlessly. On june 17, 2016 june 15, 2016 by paul walsh in misc book one in an epic fantasy of intrigue and empire, for fans of george r. Unfortunately, there were some delays in the release of the second book in the series, and so it comes as no surprise that i was a little scared about this book.
When not writing, douglas is a stayathome dad or should that be. Hulick has created a rich new world, filled with characters that come alive and seem to take on a life of their own, staying with you even after youve put down his books. Every time i sat down to read, i found myself skimming huge passages just to try to get it. If the last book was about honor, this one is about obligations. Dec 10, 2016 2016 books read end of the year, so time for my annual accounting of books consumed for 2016. Douglas lives with his wife and two sons in minnesota. The fifth book in the throne of glass series, which seems to have been on everyones mostanticipated lists im excited to read this, though im also quite nervous about it, as i wasnt a huge fan of some of the decisions that were made in the last book. Among thieves, a 1957 science fiction story by poul anderson, published in astounding stories. Among thieves by douglas hulick best fantasy books blog. He subsequently worked odd jobs and turned to writing fantasy fiction after chancing on a dictionary of historical criminal jargon. The astounding interconnectedness of the universe by lisa randall. Douglas hulick 1964 douglas hulick has been reading fantasy literature for almost as long as he can remember. Ive had it up to here with all the talk about the former authors among thieves being the equal of the lies of locke lamora by the latter.
It has a bit of rebellion that i like in my thief books. Among thieves, a 2011 fantasy novel by douglas hulick. It is the story of a dangerous city, ildrecca, and an ancient, constantly reincarnating emperor who rules not just the city but the world. The second book in the series, sworn in steel, came out in the u. The tale of the kin series has quickly become my favorite fantasy series of the last 20 or so years. Drothe has been a member of the kin for years, rubbing elbows with thieves and murderers in the employ of a crime lord while smuggling relics on the side. Im fantasy author douglas hulick, author of the tales of the kin series.
He suspects this penchant for faraway lands of yore led, in part, to his acquiring a b. If you havent read among thieves, there will be some spoilers below, but be sure to skip to the end and enter to win a copy of sworn in steel from penguin. Drothe has been a member of the kin for much of his life, nosing out artifacts and answers for his boss, one of the most notorious crime lords in ildrecca. May 06, 2014 i became a fan of douglas hulick when his first book, among thieves, came out back in 2011. A full if small at under 200 pages novel by one of the most talented fantasy authors in the genre. He also practices and teaches western european martial arts wma with a focus on early 17th century italian rapier combat. But when an ancient book falls into his hands, drothe finds himself in possession. Im sorry, but im sick and tired of hearing how douglas hulick is essentially the second coming of scott lynch. Among thieves is douglas hulicks debut novel and the first of a new series. Jan, 2017 douglas hulick has said on twitter that theres no third book coming in takes of the kin. My first book, among thieves, came out back in 2011. Shuddering, with visions of sparkley vampires or some sort of werewolf, i quickly reshelved this book at the 2nd hand bookstore i was browsing. In his 2016 book coauthored with evan roth smith, putins master plan, doug schoen warned of the russian presidents grand vision to expand his countrys influence around the world, especially in eastern europe, while destabilizing the western alliance and delegitimizing.
Drothe has been a member of the kin for years, rubbing elbows with thieves and murderers while smuggling relics on the side. The fifth book in the throne of glass series, which seems to have been on. Hover over the cover to see who recommends each book. Sworn in steel tale of the kin book 2 kindle edition. An urban fantasy novel the final formula series, book 1.
A world comprised of gray princes, upright men, blades, ears, purse cutters, talkers, whisperers, agonymen, whipjacks, dealers, jarkmen, snilchs, draw latchs, tails, squinters. Jun 23, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of douglas hulick books online. Apr 01, 2011 douglas hulick is author of among thieves, the first book in the tales of the kin fantasyadventure series. Douglas hulick has said on twitter that theres no third book coming in takes of the kin. Review of the emperors blades by brian staveley members. Sworn in steel tale of the kin book 2 kindle edition by hulick, douglas. Among thieves is douglas hulick s debut novel and part of his new tales of the kin series. Douglas hulick is author of among thieves, the first book in the tales of the kin fantasyadventure series. You can find info on the books on my web page, and excerpts from among thieves here and sworn in steel here. Sworn in steel by douglas hulick is the second book in tales of the kin and continues drothes adventures thieving and scheming, but this time in a new locale.
He subsequently worked odd jobs and turned to writing fantasy fiction after chancing on a dictionary of historical criminal. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading sworn in steel tale of the kin book 2. I became a fan of douglas hulick when his first book, among thieves, came out back in 2011. When not writing, douglas is a stayathome father, historical combat practitioner with a focus on 17th century italian rapier, and the house poodlewrangler. One of the next things up is the silver stallion, the next volume in the ballantine adult fantasy series. Douglas hulick s among thieves is one of those books that seem two a penny lately. You can find info on the books on my web page, and excerpts from among thieves here and sworn in steel here both books are fastpaced adventure yarns told.
Dec, 2011 the only other aspect of hulick s debut which bears more than a passing resemblance to the gentlemen bastards books is in the onetwo punch of its central characters, and to be fair, drothe and degan are rather too much of a muchness with locke and jean. At this stage, truth be told, im not entirely convinced that even the lies of locke lamora is the equal of the lies of locke lamora, as some. Sworn in steel tale of the kin book 2 kindle edition by. Among thieves is a story of mysteryapproaching the feel of a detective noveland. Im douglas hulick, author of the tales of the kin fantasy. End of the year, so time for my annual accounting of books consumed for 2016. He is busy at work on the asyet untitled second book in the series, with a third to follow. The fifth book in the old kingdom series, which i know absolutely nothing about, and dont want to know anything about, since i still havent read clariel 2 empire of storms by sarah j.
Among thieves, the 2009 david hosp novel inspired by the isabella stewart gardner museum theft. This is the sequel to among thieves, which was one of my favorite books the year it came out. Douglas hulick is the author of among thieves, an exciting fantasy debut set against a criminal underworld in the byzantineconstantinopleinfluenced city of ildrecca. A tale of the kin tales of the kin series book 1 by douglas hulick 9780451463906 genre. Among thieves tale of the kin book 1 douglas hulick. Im hoping to finish sworn in steel by douglas hulick tonight, but i may not be able to stay awake that long. Drothe has been a member of the kin for much of his life, nosing out artifacts and answers for his.