The Golden Thief

The Golden Thief is the first book in The Golden Thief trilogy by Anthony Maltese.

The novel follows Andrew Mendes, a young thief living in a corrupted kingdom.

Synopsis
Seventeen year-old, Andrew Mendes wants just one thing: to keep those he loves alive. In a kingdom ruled by an insufferable king, Andrew must steal to do just that. When one day, his mother falls terribly ill, Andrew must journey to the Golden City to steal the antidote that will save her life. But things don't go according to plan. Andrew is caught in the act and thereafter chased by a royal guard who he ends up killing to avoid arrest. Andrew is now the most wanted man in the entire kingdom. He must escape if he wants to survive, but where can he go? He has no money and the only family he has left is his mother. So when he is offered a job by a mysterious man to infiltrate the Royal Vault and steal the coveted Ark of Aurelia, he has no other choice but to accept. Though the risk could lead to almost certain death. Together with a band of individuals whose motives aren't as they seem, the crew must crash the royal wedding and steal the Ark before it's too late.