In this spirited sequel to the acclaimed The Rook, Myfanwy Thomas returns to clinch an alliance between deadly rivals and avert epic — and slimy — supernatural war. When secret organizations are forced to merge after years of enmity and bloodshed, only one person has the fearsome powers — -and the bureaucratic finesse — -to get the job done. Facing her greatest challenge yet, Rook Myfanwy … yet, Rook Myfanwy Thomas must broker a deal between two bitter adversaries:
The Checquy — -the centuries-old covert British organization that protects society from supernatural threats, and…
The Grafters — -a centuries-old supernatural threat.
But as bizarre attacks sweep London, threatening to sabotage negotiations, old hatreds flare. Surrounded by spies, only the Rook and two women who absolutely hate each other, can seek out the culprits before they trigger a devastating otherworldly war.
Stiletto is a novel of preternatural diplomacy, paranoia, and snide remarks, from an author who “adroitly straddles the thin line between fantasy, thriller, and spoof “(Booklist).
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I just finished this and am so excited to recommend it. I read the Rook and really liked it. It was different and had some great twists and turns. There was a long wait for this follow up, a wait that kept getting pushed further out, but it was worth it. This one builds on the foundation of the Rook but introduces some great new characters and …
Stiletto is the sequel to The Rook and this time the focus isn’t entirely on Myfanwy and her story. While she seems to have settled nicely into her role as Rook for the ultra-secret Checquy organization there are new problems on the horizon, and she won’t be able to handle them alone.
The chapters alternate from her perspective, to the points of …
An excellent follow up to The Rook, with focus on a different character in the same story line. Can’t wait for the third!