The Nightrunner Series is a multi-part fantasy series written by Lynn Flewelling. It currently contains six novels and a collection of related short stories.
‘Nightrunner’ refers to the occupation of Seregil and Alec, the series’ two main protagonists. The word describes the assortment of jobs, including thief, spy, and whatever else the characters find they must become throughout the series. The book series uses mythopoeia, a term coined by J.R.R. Tolkien to describe the creation of mythology within a fictional world, including history, religion, language and culture. Though the books are fantasy, they may also be described as being adventure, mystery, and romance. They also contain LGBT themes.
The series has been published by Bantam Spectra and Ballantine Books. Both companies are owned by Random House, Inc.
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