In the medieval world of the Caers, where magic is more important than science, Llyra's survival depends on her skill as a thief and warrior.
Her encounter with The Shadow, an exiled prince with unimaginagle powers, marks the beginning of a new life full of adventures fighting the Lord of the Wolves.
A young thief called Llyra is betrayed by her companions during what was to be the heist of their lives. As she flees she is rescued, just as she is about to be caught, by a mysterious man dressed in black from head to foot, who uses strange magic to get rid of her pursuers.
Her savious is none other than the legendary figure of The Shadow, famed for his skill as a thief and whom no one has ever managed to catch or even see.