Stiletto: A Novel

Daniel O'Malley

Jun 2016 · Sold by Little, Brown

About this ebook

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 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).

Ratings and reviews

Loved Rook! Had been looking for an author that could capture and hold my attention since Paolini with the Dragon series. While this isn't as serious a series, wow what refreshing writing. The voice he gives Thomas.. Can't wait!

Stiletto is fast-paced, with memorable characters in outlandish situations. O'Malley puts a unique spin on the super natural realm, I absolutely loved it

Well-written sequel to The Rook, but with a different tone and slightly smoother exposition.

About the author

Daniel O'Malley graduated from Michigan State University and earned a Master's Degree in medieval history from Ohio State University. He then returned to his childhood home, Australia, where he works for the Transport Safety Bureau, writing press releases for government investigations of plane crashes and runaway boats.