AN EXPLOSIVE TALE OF DARING DEEDS, DECEIT AND DRAGONS Ardor Benn is no ordinary thief - a master of wildly complex heists, he styles himself a Ruse Artist Extraordinaire. When a mysterious priest hires him for the most daring ruse yet, Ardor knows he'll need more than quick wit and sleight of hand. Assembling a dream team of forgers, disguisers, schemers and thieves, he sets out to steal from the most powerful king the realm has ever known. But it soon becomes clear there's more at stake than fame and glory - Ard and his team might just be the last hope for human civilisation.
Kingdom of Grit Series
Embark on a thrilling journey into a world of cunning thieves and perilous schemes. Follow the exploits of a master thief and his eccentric crew as they orchestrate audacious heists against formidable adversaries. The stakes escalate dramatically as it becomes clear that their daring acts might be the last bastion of hope for civilization itself. This series promises a captivating blend of intricate plotting, high-stakes action, and unexpected heroism.



Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
The shattered realm of Ardor Benn
- 736 pages
- 26 hours of reading
The explosive sequel to The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn - an epic fantasy tale of daring deeds, deceit and dragons
- 3
The last lies of Ardor Benn
- 624 pages
- 22 hours of reading
The final book in an action-packed epic fantasy series set in a world with dragon-fuelled magic where master con artist Ardor Benn takes a job to steal a living dragonArdor Benn has takes his lies to a new level, infiltrating high society so he can steal a priceless resource. But now that he's on the inside, he finds himself poring over ancient texts, searching for answers to his deepest questions. He discovers something is coming. Something world-ending.Now, an old enemy is extorting him for one last job. Steal a live dragon. He doesn't know how, and he doesn't know why. But he's got a feeling that it's a job he has to take. Only problem is, Ard's running short on time and shorter on lies. And his personal ambitions are alienating all of his allies.With no one else to rely on, he'll have to trust the one person nobody else does: himself.Praise for the series:'Mission Impossible, but with magic . . . a fun, terrific read' David Dalglish'Ardor is a rogue with a heart of gold and his team is incredibly fun to follow' B&N Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog 'If you enjoy The Lies of Locke Lamora . . . then I can confidently predict that The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn is the book for you . . . Highly recommended' The Eloquent Page 'I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It is easily the best fantasy-heist book I have ever read in years!' A Fantastical Librarian