Sonya Bateman Bücher

"What we know about Milus Dei is a lot, but nowhere near enough." Ever since he learned he was the DeathSpeaker, Gideon Black has been fighting Milus Dei -- usually after they commit some massive, bloody atrocity. So when an old friend comes to him with reports of a hidden facility in the New Mexico desert and the legendary Fae-killing weapon they plan to mass-produce, he jumps at the chance to strike first and stop them before the slaughter begins. There's also a powerful and mysterious figure involved in this operation, one who's high on the command chain of Milus Dei with direct ties to their unknown leader. If Gideon and his friends can take him and destroy the weapon before they make more, they'll be one big step closer to finding the leader of the deadly cult and bringing Milus Dei down permanently. But what awaits them in the desert may be more than Gideon bargained for as he faces not only an ancient threat to the Fae, but an enemy who's far more than what he seems, with a power Gideon's never encountered before. One his magic might not be enough to stop.

In this installment of an urban fantasy series, the narrative continues to follow the adventures of a skilled thief who forms an unexpected bond with a genie. Together, they navigate a world filled with magic and danger, facing new challenges that test their skills and their partnership. The evolving dynamics between the characters and the unique blend of heist elements with supernatural themes add depth to the story, promising readers an engaging mix of action and intrigue.

ONE UNLUCKY THIEF. ONE UNLIKELY GENIE. ONE VERY ODD COUPLE.Gavyn Donatti is the world's unluckiest thief. Just ask all the partners he's lost over the years. And when he misplaces an irreplaceable item he was hired to steal for his ruthless employer, Trevor—well, his latest bungle just might be his last. But then his luck finally turns: right when Trevor's thugs have him cornered, a djinn, otherwise known as a genie, appears to save him.Unfortunately, this genie—who goes by the very non-magical name of "Ian"—is more Hellboy than dream girl. An overgrown and extremely surly man who seems to hate Donatti on the spot, he may call Donatti master, but he isn't interested in granting three wishes. He informs Donatti that he is bound to help the thief fulfill his life's purpose, and then he will be free. The problem is that neither Donatti nor Ian has any idea what exactly that purpose is.At first Donatti's too concerned with his own survival to look a gift genie in the mouth, but when his ex-girlfriend Jazz and her young son get drawn into the crossfire, the stakes skyrocket. And when Ian reveals that he has an agenda of his own—with both Donatti and the murderous Trevor at the center of it—Donatti will have to become the man he never knew he could be, or the entire world could pay the price. . . .