Which books, movies and other games are recommendable for fans of the world of thief? - by DreadLord
jtr7 on 8/12/2008 at 23:16
I'm sure there are dozens--nay--scores of fantasy authors that touch on thieves, thievery, infiltration, witty banter, sarcastic cynicism, etc., in their own enjoyable way. :cool:
Dante on 9/12/2008 at 01:55
Well, this is a song -- where'd that durn music thread run off to? I can't be bothered to look past the first page -- but Carnival of Rust by Poets of the Fall is very eerie and enthralling in the manner of Thief.
Oh, I thought of a book: The Crown Conspiracy, Michael J. Sullivan. I haven't read it, but it's way up there on my wishlist.
Petike the Taffer on 13/12/2008 at 14:32
Quote Posted by Bonusbartus
God guys, you all forget about the books of Raymond E. Feist, especially those involving Jimmy the hand, a great thief ;) the book Jimmy the hand and the Krondor series are the ones with the most thievery,
"Jimmy" seems to be quite a stereotypical name for a common thief in fiction. There is a blackmailer and mobster called "Jimmy the Knife" in TDS, operating in the Auldale quarter... :)
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Also The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan got some thievery in it if I remember correctly :cool:
Yeah, but I heard he uses an unhealthy amount of descriptions in every single chapter... :confused: :sweat:
thiefobsessedgirl on 18/12/2008 at 17:01
THE NIGHT ANGEL TRILOGY BY BRENT WEEKS.
Book 1 - The Way of Shadows
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http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51qjev9AgTL._SL500_AA240_.jpgThe perfect killer has no friends. Only targets. For Durzo Blint, assassination is an art. And he is the city's most accomplished artist, his talents required from alleyway to courtly boudoir. For Azoth, survival is precarious. Something you never take for granted. As a guild rat, he's grown up in the slums, and learned the hard way to judge people quickly - and to take risks. Risks like apprenticing himself to Durzo Blint. But to be accepted, Azoth must turn his back on his old life and embrace a new identity and name. As Kylar Stern, he must learn to navigate the assassins' world of dangerous politics and strange magics - and cultivate a flair for death.
Book 2 - Shadows Edge
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http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51mOr6Gb4AL._SL500_AA240_.jpgKylar has rejected the assassin's life. In the wake of the Godking's violent coup, both his master and his closest friend are dead. His friend was Logan Gyre, heir to Cenaria's throne, but few of the ruling class survive to mourn his loss. So Kylar is starting over: new city, new companions, and new profession. But when he learns that Logan might be alive, trapped and in hiding, Kylar faces an impossible choice. He could give up the way of shadows forever, and find peace with his young family. Or Kylar could succumb to his flair for destruction, the years of training, to save his friend and his country - and lose all he holds precious.
Book 3 - Beyond the Shadows
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http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51q1IEY3aLL._SL500_AA240_.jpgA new queen has usurped the throne and is leading Cenaria into disaster. The country has become a broken realm with a threadbare army, little food, and no hope. Kylar Stern plans to reinstate his closest friend Logan as King, but can he really get away with murder? In the north, the Godking's death has thrown Khalidor into civil war. To gain the upper hand, one faction attempts to raise the goddess Khali herself. But they are playing with volatile powers, and trigger conflict on a vast scale. Seven armies will converge to save - or destroy - an entire continent. Kylar has finally learnt the bitter cost of immortality, and is faced with a task only he can complete. To save his friends, and perhaps his enemies, he must assassinate a goddess. Failure will doom the south. Success will cost him everything he's ever loved.
THE GENTLEMEN BASTARD SEQUENCE BY SCOTT LYNCH.
Book 1 - The Lies of Locke Lamora
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http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51yvOnXo8wL._SL500_AA240_.jpgThey say that the Thorn of Camorr can beat anyone in a fight. They say he steals from the rich and gives to the poor. They say he's part man, part myth, and mostly street-corner rumor. And they are wrong on every count. Only averagely tall, slender, and god-awful with a sword, Locke Lamora is the fabled Thorn, and the greatest weapons at his disposal are his wit and cunning. He steals from the rich - they're the only ones worth stealing from - but the poor can go steal for themselves. What Locke cons, wheedles and tricks into his possession is strictly for him and his band of fellow con-artists and thieves: the Gentleman Bastards. Together their domain is the city of Camorr. Built of Elderglass by a race no-one remembers, it's a city of shifting revels, filthy canals, baroque palaces and crowded cemeteries. Home to Dons, merchants, soldiers, beggars, cripples, and feral children. And to Capa Barsavi, the criminal mastermind who runs the city. But there are whispers of a challenge to the Capa's power. A challenge from a man no one has ever seen, a man no blade can touch. The Grey King is coming. A man would be well advised not to be caught between Capa Barsavi and The Grey King. Even such a master of the sword as the Thorn of Camorr. As for Locke Lamora . . .
SHADOWS OF THE APT BY ADRIAN TCHAIKOVSKY.
Book 1 - Empire in Black and Gold
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http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2BpuNvqmdL._SL500_AA240_.jpgBook 2 - Blood of the Mantis
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http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51eghtBP1DL._SL500_AA240_.jpgBook 3 - Dragonfly Falling
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http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512VO5rmBCL._SL500_AA240_.jpg'Adrian Tchaikovsky makes a good and enjoyable mix between a medieval looking world and the presence of technology' - Starburst Magazine.
Hmmm....The City anyone?
Petike the Taffer on 22/12/2008 at 23:21
thiefobsessedgirl :
Ooh, nice finds...
The first three really look like Thief rip-offs, though... :laff: :p
The Lies of Lock Lamora seem to be a good new wierd novel.
OMG, Tchaikovsky ?! Is the surname of that author real, or is it just a cheesy attempt at a cool-sounding pseudonym ? :cheeky: :)
EDIT : The warrior on the second cover of Tchaikovsky's trilogy seems to be using a gizmo related to the "energy-charged glyphorangs" of the Keeper Assasins... :p
The Magpie on 2/2/2009 at 05:49
That's a coincidence. I bought an electronic version of this one for one USD$ last week. Planning to read it on my mobile.
I believe I've plugged this one often enough around here. =)
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Larris
The Magpie on 23/2/2009 at 09:13
Eh, double-post schmobblepost.
Found the French language edition cover art of The Way of Shadows here:
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http://www.thewayofshadows.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/la-voie-des-ombres-1.jpgI'm halfway into it now. It's got its share of genuine Thief moments. Sneaking, waiting, suspense, closing in for the hit, waiting for guards who may or may not be as close as you think. Rooftop sneaking, tumble lock picking... yeah. You'll get yours.
The plot frequently deals with courtly intrigues. Cloaks, daggers and plenty of backstabbing. The setting is AFAICT nothing special. Magic exists, but I have seen no monsters or demihumans as of yet. A lot of space is used for educating the reader about the greater continent of Midcyru and namedropping foreign places. Which is kind of annoying, since in this book I'm interested in urban murder more than international economics and politics. But at least all the action happens in town. I'm happy with that.
It's very enjoyable. (And gruesome, as befits its subject matter.) I'd like to recommend it to you even if I still haven't finished it. Should the rest of the book change my mind, I'll be sure to let you know.
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