(3) 4-6 Magic Thief series. Illustrated by Antonio Javier Caparo. When other wizards' locus magicalicus stones are stolen, wizard and former thief Conn comes under suspicion. His attempts to uncover the real thief and soothe the city's two warring magics reveal instead the return of his nemesis, exiled thief-lord Crowe. Letters, bits of runic code, spot-art illustrations, and amusing supplementary back matter fill out this vigorous addition to the series.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) 4-6 Magic Thief series. Illustrated by Antonio Javier Caparo. Young wizard Conn can't convince the other magisters that the city's living magic is under attack, but his journey will provide all the proof he needs. Erratic characterization muddies this action-heavy third installment, but a satisfying resolution moves the series forward. Letters, diary entries, spot art, recipes, a table of runes, and guides to characters and places are included.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(3) 4-6 Magic Thief series. Illustrated by Antonio Javier Caparo. With his locus magicalicus destroyed in The Magic Thief, wizard-apprentice Conn can only summon magic through pyrotechnics. But after an explosion levels his home, Conn is exiled; not even discovering who's behind the shadowmen turning Wellmet's citizens to stone absolves him. The part-epistolary narrative features a plucky protagonist and a creative setting full of magic and secrets.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam