The Thief and the Historian by Brendan Corbett

Aeda is a gifted Thief with twice the skill of the other Thieves, but not even she expects to get caught by her latest mark.

Gieral, from the legendary order of Historians, does not take favorably to having her rune essences stolen. She uses a runeword to bind Aeda to her, and together they set off for the Great Library where Aeda will be judged for her actions.

Suddenly, Aeda is thrown into a strange new world of malevolent spirits, perilous landscapes, and terrifying beasts.

She finds herself questioning where she truly belongs, especially when she is drawn into investigating the unexplained disappearances of several Historians.

But even if Aeda somehow survives the dangerous journey and her judgement, can she ever hope to become more than a Thief?

Category: Fantasy – Coming of Age

When Gieral finds traces of a missing Historian, she and Aeda finally confirm the disappearances were not happenstance.

Fueled by this confirmation yet lacking enough evidence to convince the other Historians, Gieral leads Aeda across the Known Lands. From the barren Moor to the overgrown Bog and to many places besides, they scour the world seeking the proof they need to bring all Historians together and face the elusive threat.

All the while Aeda, set loose from her shadowy past, struggles to find a clear purpose. Constricted by her new position and carrying a greater responsibility than ever before, she thirsts for independence and carries a burning desire to do more.

If Aeda is to help Gieral uncover the cause of the disappearances, she will first have to find her place in the world.