Story Thieves (Story Thieves #1)

Story Thieves is a fantasy adventure that blurs the line between the real world and the worlds inside books. James Riley's debut in this series follows Kendra, a young reader who discovers that stories are real - and that she can enter them. When she befriends Owen, a boy who was written into existence by his author father, the two must navigate dangerous fictional worlds where the rules of narrative can turn deadly.

Riley crafts a premise that appeals equally to readers who love getting lost in books and those discovering why that matters. The first book establishes the mechanics of story-hopping with clear logic: characters can be stolen from their narratives, plots can unravel, and the boundary between author and creation is far more permeable than anyone suspected. Kendra and Owen face antagonists who understand these rules better than they do, forcing them to use their wits and knowledge of storytelling itself as weapons.

The narrative moves between contemporary settings and fantasy landscapes, each world built with enough detail to feel distinct. Riley balances humor with genuine stakes, creating moments where readers recognize classic story tropes being weaponized or subverted. The book works as a standalone adventure while laying groundwork for the series that follows.

• First book in the Story Thieves series
• Published in 2015
• Combines contemporary and fantasy worlds
• Targets middle-grade to young adult readers
• Explores themes of storytelling and imagination

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