


Their next job is supposed to be their last heist ever.īut when their plan turns up a powerful new strain of maz that (literally) blows up in their faces, they’re driven to unravel a conspiracy at the very center of the spellplague-and possibly save the world. Which is why Diz and her three best friends run a highly lucrative, highly illegal maz siphoning gig on the side. Then an earthquake released a magical plague, killing thousands and opening the door for a greedy corporation to make maz a commodity that’s tightly controlled-and, of course, outrageously expensive. In Kyrkarta, magic-known as maz-was once a freely available natural resource. Kaz’s crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction-if they don’t kill each other first.

A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes. A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums. But he can’t pull it off alone…Ī convict with a thirst for revenge. A sharpshooter who can’t walk away from a wager. A runaway with a privileged past. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price-and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Whether that involves characters siphoning magic, returning a lost painting, or pulling off a mission that could save the world, this list of heist books will be sure to bring some fun and excitement to your TBRs! So what do you say, book nerds? We’re challenging you to pick up an awesome high-stakes heist book today. They really demand an elevated plot and investment-and when they deliver, whoa. Books with heists are a blast to read because you know they are going to be filled with high stakes, clever characters, and a mission that will rival all other missions. These are just some of our absolute favorite tropes to be found in heist books-and trust us when we say that there are plenty more to be enjoyed.
