The Smoke Thief

by Shana Abe

Bantam, 304 pp, $15,OO

The Smoke Thief is the first installment in a new trilogy by the author of the Last Mermaid.

Set in 18^th century England , we are introduced to the drakon, men who can change from human to dragon and back. When a member of the tribe escapes to London , becoming a successful jewel thief, the alpha drakon, Kit, must find the thief before the secrets of the drakon are revealed. What he didn’t expect is the thief is, in fact, a beautiful female.

As much romance as fantasy, The Smoke Thief is a delightful read, with engaging protagonists. Worth the read. Enjoy. - Pam Allan.