A Thief Among the Trees: An Ember in the Ashes Graphic NovelNicole Andelfinger Sabaa TahirLabel: Archaia Studios PressDescription: Taking place years before the bestselling An Ember in the Ashes novel series this standalone original graphic novel follows three young military recruits: Elias Helene and Tavi during their brutal training as soldiers for the Martial Empire. WITHIN THE EMPIRE THERE ARE NO QUESTIONS ONLY ORDERS. Elias Helene and Tavi are Fivers --in training to become elite military recruits for the Martial Empire at Blackcliff Academy. When they’re sent on a dangerous mission to steal a heavily-guarded poison on Isle South they soon find themselves up against surprising enemies -- including other recruits. As the true horror of their assignment is revealed these three will begin to confront the harrowing realities of Martial rule their place in the system . . . and the choices they must make to survive. New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir joins writer Nicole Andelfinger and artist Sonia Liao for an all-new original graphic novel revealing an early tale of Elias and Helene at Blackcliff and a stirring standalone chapter in the An Ember in the Ashes mythology.
