New Releases by Megan WHALEN TURNER

Dans une péninsule aux accents méditerranéens divisée entre trois royaumes – Sounis, Eddis et l’Attolie – les tensions politiques et les ambitions territoriales se heurtent aux appétits d’un Empire lointain. Tandis qu’Eddis, enclavé, dissimule ses forces, Sounis rêve de conquête et la reine d’Attolie lutte pour conserver son pouvoir. C’est de ce nid de serpents que surgit Gen, jeune voleur prétentieux, jeté en prison après un cambriolage audacieux. Le mage, puissant conseiller royal sounisien, lui offre un marché: s’il parvient à dérober une relique mythique, il pourra peut-être regagner sa liberté. Va alors débuter une incroyable saga où intrigues, légendes et coups d’éclat vont s’enchaîner dans une époustouflante aventure de lecture qui, tome après tome, deviendra de plus en plus épique. En 1995, Megan Whalen Turner, alors libraire jeunesse, voit sa carrière d’écrivain démarrer grâce à Diana Wynne Jones. En 1996, son premier roman sur un voleur espiègle est distingué par le Newbery et devient best-seller. Sans prévenir, elle publie un deuxième tome quatre ans plus tard, puis révèle qu’il s’agira d’une saga en six volumes : Le Voleur de la Reine. En 2020, après y avoir consacré 24 ans, elle conclut cette fresque qui a marqué des générations et en marquera bien d’autres.

Journey to the world of the Queen’s Thief in this beautifully illustrated collection, featuring bestselling and award-winning author Megan Whalen Turner’s charismatic and incorrigible thief, Eugenides. Discover and rediscover friends old and new, and explore the inspiration behind Megan Whalen Turner’s rich and original world. A stunning and collectible volume to return to again and again. This collectible companion to the New York Times–bestselling Queen’s Thief series is ideal for longtime fans, as well as readers discovering Megan Whalen Turner’s epic and unforgettable world for the first time. The collection includes all of the author’s previously published short fiction set in the world of the Queen’s Thief, as well as never-before-published stories, vignettes and excerpts, poetry and rhymes, a guide to objects from museums around the world that inspired the author, and a very special recipe for almond cake. The kings and queens of Eddis, Attolia, and Sounis all make unforgettable appearances, as do beloved and surprising characters from throughout the series and beyond. Meet Eugenides as a young boy in “Breia’s Earrings,” and Irene as a young princess in “The Princess and the Pastry Chef.” The six novels in the acclaimed and bestselling Queen’s Thief series are rich with political machinations, divine intervention, dangerous journeys, battles lost and won, power, passion, and deception. This collectible volume features illustrations and decorations throughout, illustrated endpapers, a stunning full-color jacket with embossed foil and gold stamping, a cast list, maps, and an introduction by the author.

La vendetta... Quando Eugenides, il Ladro di Eddis, rubò il Dono di Hamiathes, la regina di Attolia perse più di una mitica reliquia. Perse la faccia. Tutti sapevano che Eugenides l’aveva ingannata ed era fuggito. Per riabilitare la sua reputazione e riaffermare il proprio potere, la regina di Attolia non si dà per vinta e accetta ogni aiuto che le viene offerto mettendo a rischio il suo regno per portare a termine la vendetta perfetta. Ma... Eugenides può rubare qualsiasi cosa. Lo ha già dimostrato, è scaltro e sicuro di sé. E schernisce la regina di Attolia muovendosi attraverso le roccaforti apparentemente a suo piacimento. Lei decide quindi di attendere, sicura della consapevolezza che il Ladro scivolerà prima o poi, che ruberà nel suo palazzo una volta di troppo. A quale prezzo? Quando Eugenides scopre che il suo piccolo Paese di montagna è in guerra con Attolia, deve rubare una donna, deve rubare una regina, deve rubare la pace. Ma il suo più grande trionfo, e la sua più grande perdita, sta nel catturare qualcosa che la regina di Attolia pensava di aver sacrificato molto tempo prima... Questa edizione di La regina di Attolia include La danza del coltello, una storia esclusiva su Eugenides, un’introduzione ai personaggi e la mappa del mondo di Il Ladro della Regina.

"A bravura performance by one of our finest writers."--The Horn Book (starred review) "This series finale has everything readers could hope for from a conclusion 20 years in the making."-- School Library Journal (starred review) The thrilling, twenty-years-in-the-making conclusion to the New York Times-bestselling Queen''s Thief series by Megan Whalen Turner. The epic novels set in the world of the Queen''s Thief can be read in any order. This beloved and award-winning series began with the acclaimed novel The Thief. It and four more stand-alone volumes bring to life a world of epics, myths, and legends, and feature one of the most charismatic and incorrigible characters of fiction, Eugenides the thief. Now more powerful and cunning than ever before, Eugenides must navigate a perilous future in this sweeping conclusion. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Marie Lu, Patrick Rothfuss, and Sarah J. Maas. Neither accepted nor beloved, Eugenides is the uneasy linchpin of a truce on the Lesser Peninsula, where he has risen to be high king of Attolia, Eddis, and Sounis. As the treacherous Baron Erondites schemes anew and a prophecy appears to foretell the death of the king, the ruthless Mede empire prepares to strike. The New York Times-bestselling Queen''s Thief novels are rich with political machinations, divine intervention, dangerous journeys, battles lost and won, power, passion, and deception. Features a cast list of the characters in the Queen''s Thief novels, as well as two maps--a map of the world of the Queen''s Thief, and a map exclusive to this edition. "The Queen''s Thief books awe and inspire me. They have the feel of a secret, discovered history of real but forgotten lands. The plot-craft is peerless, the revelations stunning, and the characters flawed, cunning, heartbreaking, exceptional. Megan Whalen Turner''s books have a permanent spot on my favorites shelf, with space waiting for more books to come."--Laini Taylor, New York Times-bestselling author of the Daughter of Smoke and Bone novels and Strange the Dreamer Unforgettable characters, plot twists that will make your head spin, a world rendered in elegant detail--you will fall in love with every page of these stories. Megan Whalen Turner writes vivid, immersive, heartbreaking fantasy that will leave you desperate to return to Attolia again and again.--Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom Megan Whalen Turner has constructed a clever world filled with suspense and intrigue and characters that will never be forgotten. Once you dive into the world of the Queen''s Thief, prepare to have your life stolen from you until you finish them all. --Joelle Charbonneau, New York Times-bestselling author of the Testing trilogy "Megan Whalen Turner''s Queen''s Thief books are like the characters she creates: endlessly entertaining, deeply deceptive, and very, very clever."--Garth Nix, New York Times-bestselling and award-winning author of the Old Kingdom, Keys to the Kingdom, and Seventh Tower series

Discover and rediscover the world of the Queen''s Thief, from the acclaimed novel The Thief to the thrilling, twenty-years-in-the-making conclusion, The Return of the Thief. The epic novels set in the world of the Queen’s Thief can be read in any order. Thick as Thieves is the fifth novel set in the world of the Queen’s Thief. New York Times-bestselling author Megan Whalen Turner’s entrancing and award-winning Queen’s Thief novels bring to life the world of the epics and feature one of the most charismatic and incorrigible characters of fiction, Eugenides the thief. Megan Whalen Turner’s Queen’s Thief novels are rich with political machinations and intrigue, battles lost and won, dangerous journeys, divine intervention, power, passion, revenge, and deception. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Marie Lu, Patrick Rothfuss, and George R. R. Martin. Kamet, a secretary and slave to his Mede master, has the ambition and the means to become one of the most powerful people in the Empire. But with a whispered warning the future he envisioned is wrenched away, and he is forced onto a very different path. Set in the world of the Queen’s Thief, this epic adventure sees an ordinary hero take on an extraordinary mission. The Queen’s Thief novels have been praised by writers, critics, reviewers, and fans, and have been honored with glowing reviews, “best of” citations, and numerous awards, including the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, a Newbery Honor, the Andre Norton Award shortlist, and the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award. Thick as Thieves includes two maps, a map of the world of the Queen’s Thief, and a map of Kamet’s journey. “The Queen’s Thief books awe and inspire me. They have the feel of a secret, discovered history of real but forgotten lands. The plot-craft is peerless, the revelations stunning, and the characters flawed, cunning, heartbreaking, exceptional. Megan Whalen Turner’s books have a permanent spot on my favorites shelf, with space waiting for more books to come.”—Laini Taylor, New York Times-bestselling author of the Daughter of Smoke and Bone novels and Strange the Dreamer "Unforgettable characters, plot twists that will make your head spin, a world rendered in elegant detail—you will fall in love with every page of these stories. Megan Whalen Turner writes vivid, immersive, heartbreaking fantasy that will leave you desperate to return to Attolia again and again."—Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom "Megan Whalen Turner has constructed a clever world filled with suspense and intrigue and characters that will never be forgotten. Once you dive into the world of the Queen''s Thief, prepare to have your life stolen from you until you finish them all." —Joelle Charbonneau, New York Times-bestselling author of the Testing trilogy

Discover and rediscover the world of the Queen''s Thief, from the acclaimed series launch The Thief to the thrilling, twenty-years-in-the-making conclusion, The Return of the Thief. New York Times-bestselling author Megan Whalen Turner’s entrancing and award-winning Queen’s Thief novels bring to life the world of the epics and feature one of the most charismatic and incorrigible characters of fiction, Eugenides the thief. The Queen’s Thief novels are rich with political machinations and intrigue, battles lost and won, dangerous journeys, divine intervention, power, passion, revenge, and deception. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Marie Lu, Patrick Rothfuss, and George R. R. Martin. Discover and rediscover the world of the Queen''s Thief in this digital collection that includes the first five novels in the series: The Thief, The Queen of Attolia, The King of Attolia, A Conspiracy of Kings, and Thick as Thieves. Bonus Content: two maps, a complete cast of characters, three original short stories, a Q&A with the author, and a peek at Megan Whalen Turner’s inspiration for the setting of the novels. The Thief When Eugenides the thief’s boasting lands him in prison and the king’s magus invites him on a quest to steal a legendary object, he is in no position to refuse. The Queen of Attolia Eugenides’s final excursion does not go as planned, and he is captured by the ruthless queen. The King of Attolia The fate of three nations hangs in the balance as Eugenides endures the pranks, insults, and intrigue of the Attolian court with dwindling patience A Conspiracy of Kings After an attempted assassination and kidnapping, Eugenides and the Queen of Eddis are left to wonder if Sophos, heir to the throne of Sounis, is alive, and if they will ever see him again. Thick as Thieves Kamet, a secretary and slave, has the ambition and the means to become one of the most powerful people in the Empire. But with a whispered warning the future he envisioned is wrenched away, and he is forced onto a very different path.

Der junge Dieb Gen ist ein Meister seines Fachs. Doch auch der beste Dieb kann einmal Pech haben, und so wird Gen eines Tages von den Schergen des Königs gefasst und in den Kerker gesperrt. Megan Whalen Turner, geboren 1965, ist eine amerikanische Fantasy-Autorin. Sie studierte Anglistik an der University of Chicago und arbeitete einige Jahre lang als Buchhändlerin, bevor sie sich endgültig ihrer Karriere als Autorin widmete. Sie lebt mit ihrem Ehemann in Ohio.

Kidnapped and sold into slavery, Sophos, an unwilling prince, tries to save his country from being destroyed by rebellion and exploited by the conniving Mede empire.

Discover and rediscover the world of the Queen''s Thief, from the acclaimed novel The Thief to the thrilling, twenty-years-in-the-making conclusion, The Return of the Thief. The epic novels set in the world of the Queen’s Thief can be read in any order. New York Times-bestselling author Megan Whalen Turner’s entrancing and award-winning Queen’s Thief novels bring to life the world of the epics and feature one of the most charismatic and incorrigible characters of fiction, Eugenides the thief. Megan Whalen Turner’s Queen’s Thief novels are rich with political machinations and intrigue, battles lost and won, dangerous journeys, divine intervention, power, passion, revenge, and deception. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Marie Lu, Patrick Rothfuss, and George R. R. Martin. The brilliant thief Eugenides has visited the Queen of Attolia’s palace one too many times, leaving small tokens and then departing unseen. When his final excursion does not go as planned, he is captured by the ruthless queen. The Queen’s Thief novels have been praised by writers, critics, reviewers, and fans and have been honored with glowing reviews, “best of” citations, and numerous awards, including the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, a Newbery Honor, the Andre Norton Award shortlist, and the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award. This edition of The Queen of Attolia includes "Knife Dance," an exclusive story about Eugenides by Megan Whalen Turner, an introduction to the characters from the world of the Queen’s Thief, and a map of the world of the Queen’s Thief. A Booklist Top 10 Fantasy Books for Youth ALA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age Parent’s Choice Gold Award A Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Blue Ribbon Book “The Queen’s Thief books awe and inspire me. They have the feel of a secret, discovered history of real but forgotten lands. The plot-craft is peerless, the revelations stunning, and the characters flawed, cunning, heartbreaking, exceptional. Megan Whalen Turner’s books have a permanent spot on my favorites shelf, with space waiting for more books to come.”—Laini Taylor, New York Times-bestselling author of the Daughter of Smoke and Bone novels and Strange the Dreamer "Unforgettable characters, plot twists that will make your head spin, a world rendered in elegant detail—you will fall in love with every page of these stories. Megan Whalen Turner writes vivid, immersive, heartbreaking fantasy that will leave you desperate to return to Attolia again and again."—Leigh Bardugo, New York Times-bestselling author of the The Grisha Trilogy and Six of Crows “Megan Whalen Turner proves to be one of the brightest creative talents. With each book, she continues to add new levels and new luster to her sparkling imagination.”—Lloyd Alexander, Newbery Medalist and National Book Award-winning author of The Chronicles of Prydain “Readers will be spellbound.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Turner’s storytelling is so sure that readers will want to go along with her—and discover whatever it is that Eugenides will do next.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “[An] intense read . . . thoroughly involving and wholly satisfying on all fronts.”—The Horn Book (starred review)

By scheming and theft, the Thief of Eddis has become King of Attolia. Eugenides wanted the queen, not the crown, but he finds himself trapped in a web of his own making. Attolia''s barons seethe with resentment, the Mede emperor is returning to the attack, and the king is surrounded by the subtle and dangerous intrigue of the Attolian court. When a naive young guard expresses his contempt for the king in no uncertain terms, he is dragged by Eugenides into the center of the political maelstrom. Like the king, he cannot escape the difficulties he makes for himself. Poor Costis knows he is the victim of the king''s caprice, but he discovers a reluctant sympathy for Eugenides as he watches the newly crowned king struggle against his fate. Fans of the Newbery Honor Book The Thief and The Queen of Attolia will recognize Megan Whalen Turner''s signature plot twists and turns in the third exquisitely crafted tale about Eugenides.

Nothing is overdone and not a word is out of place in this auspicious debut," wrote Kirkus in a starred review of Instead of Three Wishes, the first book by Megan Whalen Turner. Her second book more than fulfills that promise. The king''s scholar, the magus, believes he knows the site of an ancient treasure. To attain it for his king, he needs a skillful thief, and he selects Gen from the king''s prison. The magus is interested only in the theif''s abilities. What Gen is interested in is anyone''s guess. Their journey toward the treasure is both dangerous and difficult, lightened only imperceptibly by the tales they tell of the old gods and goddesses. Megan Whalen Turner weaves Gen''s stories and Gen''s story together with style and verve in a novel that is filled with intrigue, adventure, and surprise.

"An utterly delightful collection of short stories about enchantment in everyday life. They include ''The Nightmare,'' in which a hooligan is forced to see himself through other people''s eyes; ''Aunt Charlotte and the NGA Portraits,'' about the search for treasure in a painting come to life; and the title story, about a girl who isn''t interested in the wishes she is granted by an elf prince....Each story is a perfectly crafted little gem...in this auspicious debut."--Kirkus Reviews.