SILVER Medalist — 2026 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards

SILVER Medalist — 2026 Independent Publisher Book Awards (Audiobook)

FINALIST — 2024 Wishing Shelf Book Awards (Audiobook)

Dual POV, 100% human-narrated.

Two outcasts. One lost boy. A daring quest for freedom.

In the aftermath of a rebellion against William the Conqueror, northern England lies in ruins, its people scattered and starved.

Aelfric, a 14-year-old thrall, flees from his master and stumbles upon a cache of stolen laundry. The thief? Aliwyn, a girl around his age ostracized for being “cursed.” In her care is a lost toddler she has rescued from the clutch of greedy thrall traders.

Forced to cover each other’s secrets, Aelfric and Aliwyn form an unlikely friendship...and maybe something more. They embark on a perilous journey to reunite the child with his family on Easter Sunday and seek a cure for Aliwyn’s mysterious condition.

But time is running out. Aelfric’s master is on the hunt, and the shadows of death loom ever closer over Aliwyn. Will they find the courage and faith to press on, or will their quest end in capture and ruin?

Dive into a magic-free tale with heart-stopping challenges and unforeseen twists. The Thief's Keeper is a thrilling YA historical fantasy with:

Compelling, complex characters
Found family and emotional depth
Fast-paced adventure
Vikings, Celts, and Norman knights in an alternative medieval world
No swearing and no spice

If you love noblebright, faith-based stories with page-turning suspense, grab The Thief's Keeper today!

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‘A worthy prequel to the much-loved Healer’s Blade, perfect for adventure-loving teenagers!’ - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

For fans of:

Michael Wisehart's Banished (Street Rats of Aramoor Series)

Jennifer A. Nielsen's The False Prince (Ascendance Series)

Michael Hajiantonis

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