Ambushed on the Great Road

After days tracking Karch across the Plains, Ralan prepares to sabotage his camp under cover of darkness. Just as he closes in, he's stopped not by Karch's guards, but by a Ranger who recognizes his affiliation and forces him to halt his mission.

Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

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Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first two Thieves Guild ebooks. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.

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