His first historical fantasy series, The Thieftaker Chronicles, includes Thieftaker, Thieves' Quarry, A Plunder of Souls (to be released in July 2014), and Dead Man's Reach (due out in 2015). in American History, and now, for the first time in his career, he is combining his love of fantasy with his passion for history. He has published novels, short stories, and media tie-ins in more than a dozen languages. Jackson has been writing fantasy and science fiction under a different pen name for over fifteen years. Or you can order a paperback edition, also from Amazon or B&N.D.B. You can order the ebook from Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Once again, the cover art was done by the wonderful Chris McGrath, whose work has graced the covers of all the Thieftaker novels, as well as the two stories originally published at Tor.com.

Whether you are new to the Thieftaker world or a returning fan eager for more stories about Ethan and his friends, I hope you will enjoy TALES OF THE THIEFTAKER (from Lore Seekers Press). The Thieftaker novels and stories are set in pre-Revolutionary Boston, and they combine historical fiction with mystery and fantasy. So we have two stories in one, and it is, I believe, the best piece of short fiction I’ve written.įor those of you who are unfamiliar with the Thieftaker books, this collection is a great entry to the universe, as well as a wonderful introduction to Ethan Kaille–my thieftaking, conjuring hero–and so many of the characters who inhabit his world. “The Ruby Blade” takes those past events and braids them together with a new adventure that begins with a visit from none other than Sephira Pryce, Ethan’s nemesis and rival in thieftaking. This story, at long last, relates the details of Ethan Kaille’s involvement in the Ruby Blade mutiny, which led to his court martial and his years as a prisoner/laborer on the sugar plantation in Barbados.īut this is more than just a prequel. This project has been a long time in the making, and I am extremely excited to see it in print.įor fans of the Thieftaker Chronicles series, this collection includes a special treat, “The Ruby Blade,” a full-length novella, which is the centerpiece of the compilation. Today is release day for TALES OF THE THIEFTAKER, the new Thieftaker short fiction collection that I am releasing as D.B.

Thieftaker by D.B. Jackson