The last thing Khris expected when he rode into Kalsharia City on his way home was to have his ducal signet ring stolen by the most beautiful lass he had ever seen. It shouldn't have happened at all – his zentek disciplines should have warned him of the danger, and even if not, they should have helped him manage the theft after the fact. But Khris was no slave to "should," and this little minx was smart, creative enough to distract him just long enough to get away. A whole other hostile situation awaited him in his duchy – his regent had apparently gone mad, tyrannizing his people, having chased off most of his loyal forces. There was also the minor matter of the Manticora Cult assassins who seemed to have taken a personal interest in his demise.

Maybe this little thief would be a good complement to add to his personal entourage of one. Darnak wasn't just his best friend and due to advance to Master Knight, he was one of the largest, most feared knights in the whole Royal Guard and Khris's official bodyguard. A talented, clever thief might just be what he needed to tip the balance in his favor.

"Minx" is about being true to oneself, finding the best solutions to the challenges life presents and how behavioral flexibility key to victory. It is also about how love can happen in the least expected circumstances and appearances are not always what they seem. "Minx" takes place on a world unlike most others in high fantasy, where muscles, magic and other mental powers can be a tremendous boost to survival, but true success depends more on shared human abilities, persistent teamwork and most of all, personal integrity.