House of Shards
DRAKE MAIJSTRAL
the most daring Allowed Burglar in the Galaxy, is now setting his sights on the Eltdown Shard, a spectacular necklace embodying the flame of a
dying star.
GEOFF FU GEORGE
Maijstral's major rival in the ratings war among Allowed Burglars, is
setting his sights at the same target.
THE DUCHESS OF BENN
only wants to wear her beautiful jewelry in peace.
LORD QLP
only wants to socialize with human beings, and is always disappointed
when they turn slightly green and wander away. Could it be his breath?
PEARL WOMAN
wouldn't take sides, except that Fu George has stolen the pearl which is her trademark.
THE AUDIENCE
watches every detail on the yids, as the media globes zero in on
Maijstral and Fu George planning and executing their crimes.
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Walter Jon Williams
Walter Jon Williams has published twenty novels and short fiction collections. Most are science fiction or fantasy -Hardwired, Voice of the Whirlwind, Aristoi, Metropolitan, City on Fire to name just a few - a few are historical adventures, and the most recent, The Rift, is a disaster novel in which "I just basically pound a part of the planet down to bedrock." And that's just the opening chapters. Walter holds a fourth-degree black belt in Kenpo Karate, and also enjoys sailing and scuba diving. He lives in New Mexico with his wife, Kathy Hedges.
Drake Maijstral
Drake Maijstral consists of three primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
