An impoverished rogue. A middling magician. When their lives become entwined, will they survive the maneuverings of a dark cabal? Eerin wants out. Disguising herself as a boy to stay safe, the savvy sixteen-year-old thief just needs a little more coin to finally move her brother away from the cutthroat city slums. But when she's strong-armed into stealing a holy scepter, the feisty young footpad fears she's in over her head. Markum enjoys the good life. So the pampered son of a powerful magic-user is horrified when his father ends his idyllic existence and sends him to study under his uncle in the bare-bones military-clergy. And when a brazen burglar snatches his uncle's symbol of office, the naïve recruit draws the unenviable duty of recovering the sacred artifact. Frustrated when her sibling refuses to leave town, Eerin accepts an even deadlier job that threatens her dreams of freedom. And as Markum employs his rare gift for detecting lies to bring the bandit to justice, he worries the crime could derail vital peace talks. Unwittingly caught up in a conspiracy, can these two unlikely heroes topple a sinister scheme? A Tangle of Sleuth and Thief is the captivating first novel in the Weavers' Webs fantasy series. If you like headstrong characters, original magic systems, and gritty storytelling with a splash of snark, then you'll love J.S. Lockard's spirited coming-of-age tale. Buy A Tangle of Sleuth and Thief to ensnare adventure today!