I got this 1998 paperback from Better World Books. I'd read Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thomson/werewolf series and wanted to try some of her other stuff. I was very pleased with this book.

Since her country and city were invaded by the Cybellians, Sham has spent most of her life as a thief and sorceress, stealing from the Cybellian nobility. But now a killer stalks both Cybellians and Southwooders, leaving its tortured and bloody victims in the castle and in the city. Kerim, Reeve of Southwood, seeks out Sham to investigate.

I really liked this book. In fact, while I was looking it over while making this journal entry, I found myself caught up in the story again! I found the characters fully developed and interesting. The plot was a bit convoluted, but it was worth puzzling it out. I think I'm going to hang onto this book for a while so I can reread it.