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Stiletto

  • 2016 first published
  • 544 pages
  • ★ 4.1 (11 ratings)
  • 7 editions

Stiletto is a 2016 occult fiction and adventure fiction novel by Daniel O'Malley. Readers will find themes of secret societies.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, and 8 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 7 editions.

At about 544 pages, most readers finish it in 9–10 hours.

About Stiletto

"In this spirited sequel to the acclaimed The Rook, Myfanwy Thomas returns to clinch an alliance between deadly rivals and avert epic -- and slimy -- supernatural war. When secret organizations are forced to merge after years of enmity and bloodshed, only one person has the fearsome powers--and the bureaucratic finesse--to get the job done. Facing her greatest challenge yet, Rook Myfanwy Thomas must broker a deal between two bitter adversaries: The Checquy--the centuries-old covert British organization that protects society from supernatural threats, and ... The Grafters--a centuries-old supernatural threat. But as bizarre attacks sweep London, threatening to sabotage negotiations, old hatreds flare. Surrounded by spies, only the Rook and two women who absolutely hate each other, can seek out the culprits before they trigger a devastating otherworldly war. Stiletto is a novel of preternatural diplomacy, paranoia, and snide remarks, from an author who "adroitly straddles the thin line between fantasy, thriller, and spoof " (Booklist)"--
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Tropes

Subjects

  • Secret societies
  • Paranormal fantasy
  • FICTION / Action & Adventure
  • FICTION / Science Fiction / General
  • FICTION / Occult & Supernatural
  • FICTION / Fantasy / General
  • Occult & Supernatural
  • Action & Adventure
  • Fantasy
  • Science Fiction

Quick answers

Who wrote Stiletto?

Stiletto was written by Daniel O'Malley and first published in 2016.

What genre is Stiletto?

It is usually shelved as Occult Fiction and Adventure.

How long is Stiletto?

The median edition has 544 pages, about 9–10 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Stiletto?

Readers who like it often enjoy Ninth House, The Invisible Library and Quicksilver.

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