The Famine Cycle Series by J.D.L. Rosell

A nobleman is murdered. A new power is stirring in the city. The hunt for the truth begins…Airene is a merchant of rumors and seller of secrets, profiting off of others’ misfortunes and misdealings. When a noble falls dead under unusual circumstances and leaves her friend in a compromising position, she and her companions must investigate who’s behind it. But nothing is as it seems... moreA nobleman is murdered. A new power is stirring in the city. The hunt for the truth begins…Airene is a merchant of rumors and seller of secrets, profiting off of others’ misfortunes and misdealings. When a noble falls dead under unusual circumstances and leaves her friend in a compromising position, she and her companions must investigate who’s behind it. But nothing is as it seems. And to survive, Airene must become someone she never thought she could…A tale of secrets, magic, and mystery, Secret Seller is the intriguing prequel novella to the epic fantasy trilogy The Famine Cycle. If you like the roguish characters of The Lies of Locke Lamora, the complexity of Robin Hobb’s Assassin’s Apprentice, and the magic of Mistborn, you’ll love this new fantastical world! less

Every secret has its price. When a seller of secrets is caught in a deadly conspiracy, she’ll discover how high a price she’s willing to pay to uncover the truth…Among the unsavory streets of Oedija, Airene and her unorthodox companions scrape a living as Finches, exposing lies and scandals for a scant profit.When Oedija’s monarch dies suspiciously, Airene sees her chance to earn more than the next meal... moreEvery secret has its price. When a seller of secrets is caught in a deadly conspiracy, she’ll discover how high a price she’s willing to pay to uncover the truth…Among the unsavory streets of Oedija, Airene and her unorthodox companions scrape a living as Finches, exposing lies and scandals for a scant profit.When Oedija’s monarch dies suspiciously, Airene sees her chance to earn more than the next meal. Though her quest might prove fruitless, she risks everything to learn the story behind his death in the hopes of making her fame and fortune.But the ruler’s death is just the first piece of the puzzle. Magic, long forbidden, reemerges in the face of revolution. War looms on the horizon. Ancient spirits awaken, hungry after their long slumber.And the secrets Airene reveals threaten to consume their world...From the author of the bestselling Legend of Tal series comes an enthralling epic fantasy filled with rumor hunters, secret societies, taboo magic, and a world-eating god. Read WHISPERS OF RUIN, Book 1 of the epic fantasy series The Famine Cycle, to discover the secrets today!This title was previously published as City of Whispers.Content warning: Occasional strong language, innuendo, and violencePRAISE FOR WHISPERS OF RUIN★★★★★ "...Deftly blends political intrigue and tension between ruling powers, the mystic ability of the wardens, and the threat of war including the looming terror of a daemon god. "--5-Star review from Readers' Favorite★★★★★ "I was enthralled from the first chapter." - Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "Loved this world of the finches." - Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "A hard book to put down." - Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "This book was so complex and layered. I loved the characters, the storyline and the paranormal aspects." - Amazon reviewer less

He has one last chance to pay his debts. But only a fool would take this job...Talan Wraithsbane, vault-breaker and thief extraordinaire, is down on his luck. After a thwarted kidnapping of the High Vizier's valuable peacock, Talan is out of money, friends, and jobs -- except one last, desperate gambit...A band of rich, drunk fools have a singular task for him: to break into a vault protected by imperial guards, unearthly spirits, and gods know what else -- and all to steal a magical cup.. moreHe has one last chance to pay his debts. But only a fool would take this job...Talan Wraithsbane, vault-breaker and thief extraordinaire, is down on his luck. After a thwarted kidnapping of the High Vizier's valuable peacock, Talan is out of money, friends, and jobs -- except one last, desperate gambit...A band of rich, drunk fools have a singular task for him: to break into a vault protected by imperial guards, unearthly spirits, and gods know what else -- and all to steal a magical cup...With debts mounted high to the city's foremost crime syndicate, Talan no choice but to gamble on one last heist, and hope the gift that earned him his name will be enough to survive...A tale of mischief, magic, and mayhem chock-full of rogues, priests, and spirits, The Phantom Heist is a fantasy crime story set in the world of The Famine Cycle . Perfect for fans of The Lies of Locke Lamora, Mistborn, and The Riyria Chronicles! less