Der schwarzzüngige Dieb (Schwarzzunge, Bd. 1)

The most mysterious fantasy hero since Patrick Rothfuss' Kvothe. In a world filled with goblin wars, deer-sized battle ravens, and assassins who kill with dangerous tattoos, Christopher Buehlman's "The Black-Tongued Thief" begins. A dazzling fantasy adventure like no other. Kinsch Na Shannack owes the Thieves' Guild a small fortune for his training, which includes lock picking, knife fighting, wall climbing, weaving lies, setting traps, and a few minor spells. Due to his debts, he lies in wait on the old forest road to rob the next traveler who crosses his path. But on this day, Kinsch has chosen the wrong target. Galva is a knight, a survivor of the brutal goblin wars, and a servant of the goddess of death. She is searching for her queen, who has been missing since a distant city in the north was conquered by giants. Kinsch is lucky to have escaped with his life. He finds his fate intertwined with Galva's. Shared enemies and unusual dangers force the thief and the knight on an epic journey, where goblins hunger for human flesh, krakens hunt in dark waters, and honor is a luxury few can afford. "A fast-paced book, witty and full of crazy magic," says Brent Weeks. "A great pleasure from the first to the last line," says Anthony Ryan. "This book is destined to steal the hearts of countless readers with its charm, humor, and impact," says Novel Notions.