The Blacktongue Thief

Set in a world of goblin wars, stag-sized battle ravens, and assassins who kill with deadly tattoos, Christopher Buehlman's The Blacktongue Thief begins a 'dazzling' (Robin Hobb) fantasy adventure unlike any other.

Kinch Na Shannack owes the Takers Guild a small fortune for his education as a thief, which includes (but is not limited to) lock-picking, knife-fighting, wall-scaling, fall-breaking, lie-weaving, trap-making, plus a few small magics. His debt has driven him to lie in wait by the old forest road, planning to rob the next traveler that crosses his path.

But today, Kinch Na Shannack has picked the wrong mark.

Galva is a knight, a survivor of the brutal goblin wars, and handmaiden of the goddess of death. She is searching for her queen, missing since a distant northern city fell to giants.

Unsuccessful in his robbery and lucky to escape with his life, Kinch now finds his fate entangled with Galva's. Common enemies and uncommon dangers force thief and knight on an epic journey where goblins hunger for human flesh, krakens hunt in dark waters, and honor is a luxury few can afford.

“The Blacktongue Thief is fast and fun and filled with crazy magic. I can't wait to see what Christopher Buehlman does next." - Brent Weeks, New York Times bestselling author of the Lightbringer series

- National print and online publicity campaign

- National author tour

- National print and online consumer advertising campaign including publications such as Goodreads, The Mary Sue, Den of Geek, as well as podcast networks targeting gamers such as Critical Role, Rusty Quill, and Maximum Fun

- Prepublication trade and consumer buzz campaign, including early reader review programs, trade and consumer ads, social media blitz, Shelf Awareness, Goodreads and NetGalley promotions

- Extensive ARC outreach to industry big mouths, indie booksellers, SFF librarians, and media

- Influencer marketing campaign with branded swag

- Extensive digital marketing campaign, including author guest posts, social media, sweepstakes, quizzes, quote cards, an introduction to Galtish cussing, D&D style character intro sheets, and newsletter promotions

- Digital preview

- Tor.com promotions including excerpts and review