First published 2001
Althalus is a notorious rogue, thief, and scoundrel. But when the goddess Dweia recruits him to steal a book that can manipulate time, he finds himself the unlikely hero in a desperate struggle to save humanity. As Dweia teaches Althalus the book's secrets, her evil brother uses dark magic to rewrite history. Now, Althalus must gather a ragtag team of misfits to stop the ancient god's plans to unmake the world.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, magic
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family, unlikely-hero
791 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Ballantine Books, Inc.