Goblins, elves, and changelings—they’d lived together for ages in an uneasy peace, in a world where only a Veil separated them from their gods. They’d successfully shared their world, but it was unclear if they could continue to share its resources.
All of them desired crystals. The goblins mined them, elves needed them to power their weapons and homes, and changelings used to them to shift shape. Goblins trusted no one—they carefully rationed the crystals available to their rivals. Elves knew better than to trust the lesser races—goblins were grasping and changelings were nothing but thieves. And changelings knew better than to trust either of them. Elves collared changelings and prevented them from shifting shape, and goblins were a humorless lot who cared only for amassing wealth.
But now their world is literally coming apart. A rash of earthquakes causes losses from all three races, and all of them are certain that one of the others is at fault. Alue, an elf, the goblin Naj, and the shapeshifter Talin all try to solve the mystery and save their people. But what hasn’t occurred to any of them is that someone beyond the Veil might be responsible. And if they can’t see past their own prejudices to figure out how to defeat an immortal, the Lord of Chaos may well defeat them all.
Fantasy readers sometimes argue over the most important elements of a good book. Is it unique world building, characters who seem to live and breathe of their own accord, or a plot that just never lets up? Snappy dialogue, intense action sequences, and characters who struggle to grow—these are all elements that writers labor to incorporate into their work.
Fear not. Liars and Thieves has all these things. As a first book of a trilogy, it’s a solid, compelling read—highly recommended.
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Cathleen Townsend 
Fabulous review and shout-out for Diana’s Liars and Thieves! Kudos all around… 🙂 Sharing!
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Thanks so much, Bette. We all know how important it is to get the word out. : )
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Thanks so much for stopping by, Bette. Wasn’t it a wonderful review? I couldn’t be happier. Thanks for sharing too!
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Wonderful! ❤ xo
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Excellent book, from one who read it in about a day. Maybe two. Cheers to Diana!
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Thanks, Jacqui. I saw your review up already and thought it was terrific!
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Thanks Jacqui. Bloggers who review are special people. I was thrilled that you kicked off the first one, and Cathleen’s review is awesome. I’m doing a happy dance. 🙂
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Glad to contribute to the happy dance. It’s a nice mental image. : )
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This book is not easy to review but you have done a fabulous job Cathleen. Thank you for sharing it. Congratulations Diana.
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Thanks so much, Balroop! : )
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But you did a great job too, Balroop. Thank you. And thanks for stopping by Cathleen’s to check out her thoughts. Have a lovely week, my friend. ❤
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Yeah, I just read Balroop’s review, and I love it. A very unique take. : )
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It sounds amazing, Cathleen.
Great seeing Diana featured here.
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Yes, I think it’s important to lift each other up. : )
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Thanks for stopping by, Jina. I was delighted to stumble over here and find Cathleen’s review of the book. Between the two of you, it’s been a great start to my day! ❤
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What a nice review of a talented author! I follow her blog as well.
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Yeah, Diana does great stuff, whether it’s blogging or writing books. : )
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Thanks so much for stopping by, Ann. These reviews are like gold to authors, and I couldn’t be happier. What a wonderful start to my day. Have a lovely Sunday!
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Thank you so much for sharing your review, Cathleen, and hugs galore for your tremendous help in getting this book (the whole trilogy) tightened and up to snuff! You’re kind and generous, and talented on top of that. I’m incredibly grateful. ❤ Have a wonderful week and stay safe in all that California heat!
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Well, currently I’m on the Oregon Coast, and I’m coming home after the heat wave, so I’m feeling clever about that. Your books are great to work on–I learn stuff even as I’m doing it. We both overwrite in our own special ways, so I imagine we bring similar talents to bear on each other’s work. I’m glad you found it useful. : )
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🙂 I’m glad that you feel that way. I feel blessed and hope that I can give the same attention back to your work.
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And sorry for getting here so late! I tend to do my visiting on Sundays, and this was such a surprise and perfect start to my morning. Hugs.
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Hey, you made it, and that’s the main thing. Releases can be hectic. : )
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