The Kings of Copper Trilogy — Critical Reception
THE PITCH
A heist opera. Cinematic pacing. A tight-knit crew of thieves taking down a corrupt system. Dynamo-powered gadgets and morally ambiguous antiheroes in a world where crime isn’t just tolerated… it’s celebrated.
By Hook & Crook and its sequel Thiefcatcher have been called the fantasy series for fans of Lies of Locke Lamora, Six of Crows, Arcane, and Firefly—stories where found family, clever schemes, and rebellion against the powerful collide.
What Critics Are Saying
By Hook & Crook (Book 1)
Kirkus Reviews gave the novel their coveted “Get It” verdict:
“Sublime characters fuel an energetic and worthy series launch… Karam’s confident prose depicts marvelous sights.”
Readers’ Favorite awarded the novel a 5-Star Golden Quill:
“What a thrilling, adrenaline-inducing start to what will be an incredible series. I finished this novel in one sitting and cannot wait for the next one!” — Rabia Tanveer
“With its richly drawn characters, intricate plotting, and a world that feels both fantastical and real, S.G. Karam has delivered a novel that will leave readers breathless and eager for more.” — Stephan J. Myers
“A masterfully written book and a brilliant combination of various attractive elements, including thorough descriptions, sophisticated characters, exciting political games, and epic, high-stakes missions.” — Faluso Falaye
Thiefcatcher (Book 2)
Readers’ Favorite — 5 Stars across the board:
“The train scene really blew me away. The fast-paced action, the intensity, and the character development are all well done. The worldbuilding is fantastic, and the descriptions are vivid enough to transport me right next to Lars and crew… I waited a whole year for this book, and I am eager to read the third novel in the series!” — Rabia Tanveer
“From the very first sentence, you know you are in for a ride… The steampunk-inspired city of Azoria feels alive with dynamo-powered machinery, shadowy undercurrents, and sprawling markets, the work of a great imagination.” — Romuald Dzemo
“Every decision in Azoria has visible costs. When the crew reforms in a wrecked base and argues over past absences, the narrative shows loyalty as a practice, not a slogan.” — Asher Syed
What READERS Are Saying
“It’s like a movie is literally playing out in your mind.”
“For every triumph that Lars and his crew accomplished, somehow it felt like a personal feat for me as well.”
“Rogues and steampunk are two of my favorite things, and merging those with the idea of heists as public performances had me sold.”
“Such a pleasant surprise and very refreshing compared to my latest reads. Karam throws us right into an exciting showdown… a story you genuinely cannot put down.”
“A beautiful underdog story.”
The Audio book
Narrated by Luke Daniels, winner of thirteen AudioFile Earphones Awards and three-time Audie nominee with over 250 audiobooks to his name. His theatrical background brings Azoria and its cast of thieves, villains, and dreamers to vivid life.
“The author skillfully fleshes out the world as he weaves the story, creating a flow that hooks the listener. The motley crew of thieves and villains drew me in to this fast-paced world.” — Caffeinated Reviewer
SERIES RECAP
Book 1: By Hook & Crook
In a city where heists are a sanctioned spectacle, one thief’s ambition will ignite a revolution and risk everything to steal the future.
Book 2: Thiefcatcher
The stakes rise. The conspiracy deepens. And Lars Harrow discovers that some scores can’t be settled with cleverness alone.
Book 3: Coming Soon
The Kings of Copper Trilogy is available in ebook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook wherever books are sold.