Thief Books?

[Ombrenuit]

I'm sure this question was raised in TTLG (currently down), but I'll be brief. I'm looking for something to hold me off essentially until college starts. Are there any books that really capture the essence and atmosphere of Thief? Or books with that contain that general material? Is there anything that can be recommended?

[Unstoppable]

Not that I know of but I recommend Harry Potter.

[Ombrenuit]

Not that I know of but I recommend Harry Potter.

 

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If I asked for an action-packed thriller, would you have given me the same answer?

[Unstoppable]

Yes.

[Komag]

A few months ago I read "Ranger's Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan" - very Thiefy and good fun book, though aimed at young adult audience (still fun for adults to read, just more simple plot mechanics, vocab, etc). I highly recommend it for Thief fans.

 

There are two more books in the series as well, but I haven't read those

 

- here is a link to the book on Amazon (not that I'm saying you should buy it - just look it up at your local library)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/039924454...ce&n=283155

[Ombrenuit]

A few months ago I read "Ranger's Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan" - very Thiefy and good fun book, though aimed at young adult audience (still fun for adults to read, just more simple plot mechanics, vocab, etc). I highly recommend it for Thief fans.

 

There are two more books in the series as well, but I haven't read those

 

- here is a link to the book on Amazon (not that I'm saying you should buy it - just look it up at your local library)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/039924454...ce&n=283155

 

As surprising as it sounds, my little sister owns this book (which is probably one of the reasons it was easily dismissed upon a cursory glance)

[Arumakani]

http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/t/megan-...urner/thief.htm

[Macsen]

I recommend that you read something you don't already like of a genre you are unfamiliar with.

 

There's nothing worse than getting bored of something then realising that was the only interest you had.

[Maximius]

Ive said this here before but it's worth repeating: Read the works of H.P. Lovecraft. It doesnt have much to do with Thievery but it has a crapload of great ideas for dark, haunted places or horrible monsters. No one can set up a mood of horror like Lovecraft. I've yet to find a modern horror writer that can consistently do what he did. Its not to say that there arent flaws but they pale next to the twisted images that will dance in your head.