Editors: Melanie R. Meadors and Alana Joli Abbott

Contributors: Bradley P. Beaulieu, Jean Rabe, Lian Hearn, Anton Strout, Zin E. Rocklyn, and more.

Category: Anthology, Fantasy, Grimdark, Assassins, Danger, Treachery

Age Range: 16+

Vibes: Assassins, Treachery, Danger, Thief, Dark Fantasy

In Short: A dark anthology of rogue tales that dive into the art of betrayal, deception, and survival.

What's It About: Get your blades ready! Dive into the lives of scoundrels and thieves in this gripping follow-up to the Brigands Anthology. Each tale unveils a darker side of humanity, where cunning plans, dangerous heists, and calculated betrayals take center stage. From cutthroat thieves to daring con artists, these characters walk a fine line between genius and disaster in a world where loyalty is as fleeting as blood in the rain and greed rules above all else.

These stories of thieves and treachery are crafted by some of the best voices in fantasy, Blackguards Book 02: Scoundrels Anthology presents a collection of thrilling tales perfect for fans of grimdark and morally ambiguous characters.