Thief of Hope

Sydney, a street urchin and pickpocket in the town of Last Hope, has managed to evade the oppressive Guild for years, but there is no escaping fate when she’s sentenced to death for associating with the resistance.

After she’s rescued by a wizard, Sydney is forced to accept that magic-long outlawed throughout the Kingdom of Thanumor-still exists, and the Tuatha, a powerful faery folk, are much more than ancient myth and legend. When the wizard offers a chance to fight the Guild and bring Willem, bastard prince and champion of the Tuatha, to the throne, Sydney embraces the cause as a way to find her own redemption.

But Sydney’s fear of the Guild, distrust of authority, and surprising connection to the Tuatha threaten Willem’s success. Can she untangle the strange threads that entwine her life not only to the fate of the kingdom, but also to Willem himself?

Thief of Hope is a 2012 EPIC ebook award finalist and a 2012 Compton Crook Award  finalist.

Read an excerpt.

Published by Crescent Moon Press

Available in paperback and ebook from these sites:

Amazon: Paperback | Kindle

Barnes & Noble: Paperback | Nook

Kobo: ebook

Add it to your Goodreads shelf:

What reviewers are saying:

4 stars from Stories of My Life: “Epic fantasy is a genre that’s seen almost everything. But, from time to time, you find a title where it’s been done right. Thief of Hope is one of those titles. It’s not visionary; it’s a classic. And, in that line, it’s a breath of fresh air because it delivers everything we love about the genre, while staying well clear of any of its usual faults.” (www.goodreads.com/review/show/272628035)

4 stars from RT Book Reviews: “With plenty of action and some fascinating characters, those who enjoy Middle Earth type settings will find this tale very entertaining.” (www.rtbookreviews.com/book-review/thief-hope)

5 stars from Tink’s Place: “Lovers of paranormal romance will find a sweet romance at the core of this book, and magic lovers will want to take a peek as well.” (myblog2point0.blogspot.com/2011/07/thief-of-hope-by-cindy-young-turner.html)

THIEF OF DESTINY

Currently in progress, the sequel chronicles the further adventures of Sydney and Willem. In this book, they face new challenges and a dangerous magic that threatens their kingdom and the faery realm.