The first in an exciting series featuring the unforgettable antiquities thief Owlâa modern-day âIndiana Janeâ who reluctantly navigates the hidden supernatural worldâfrom the pen of rising urban fantasy star Kristi Charish (The Kincaid Strange series). For fans of Kim Harrison, Jim Butcher, Jennifer Estep, Jenn Bennett, and the like.
Ex-archaeology grad student turned international antiquities thief, Alixâbetter known now as Owlâhas one rule. No supernatural jobs. Ever. Until she crosses paths with Mr. Kurosawa, a red dragon who owns and runs the Japanese Circus Casino in Las Vegas. He insists Owl retrieve an artifact stolen three thousand years ago, and makes her an offer she canât refuse: heâll get rid of a pack of vampires that want her dead. A dragon is about the only entity on the planet that can deliver on Owlâs vampire problemâand letâs face it, dragons are known to eat the odd thief.
Owl retraces the steps of Mr. Kurosawaâs ancient thief from Japan to Bali with the help of her best friend, Nadya, and an attractive mercenary. As it turns out though, finding the scroll is the least of her worries. When she figures out one of Mr. Kurosawaâs trusted advisors is orchestrating a plan to use a weapon powerful enough to wipe out a city, things go to hell in a hand basket fastâŠand Owl has to pick sides.