Paradox of the Thief

by Nigel Plant

One climb. One secret. One Question: what makes a hero?

When thrill-seeking climber Reed Hascombe stumbles upon a mysterious silver container hidden deep within the cliffs, he sets off a centuries-old treasure trail, marked by cryptic clues and forgotten relics.

But Reed isn’t the only one chasing the past. A ruthless artifact dealer will stop at nothing to steal the treasures first, using hackers and skilled enforcers to stay ahead.

As Reed races through caves, puzzles, and high-tech encounters with his team, the stakes rise and the line between thief and hero begins to blur. Can stealing ever be justified if it’s done for the greater good?

Paradox of The Thief delivers an adrenaline-charged, modern-day Robin Hood story packed with action, clever twists, and moral depth.

Grab your copy now and discover what it means to steal… for a cause.

"This is a great adventure set in places I know and love, so for me it was like a home coming. There are likeable characters that we can’t help but enjoy the company of, and a fun plot that’s both realistic and entertaining" Luke Richardson, author of Eden Black series.

Genres: Amazon

317 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 12, 2024

Reviews

[P Hutton · Rating 2 out of 5]

Clearly a first time writer

The quality of the writing and character development was very low. It was hard to follow the characters background and motivations. The structure of the story was very sloppy and hard to follow. Not worth the investment.

[Hannah Rowlett · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a decent read. I could have gone with fewer points of view… I don’t mind a story told by multiple people, however at one point the main “villain” hires an experienced rock climber to guide him through the mountains and we get a snippet from her POV. To me it was unnecessary. I would have been satisfied to read that Wendy expertly lead the group through the terrain and be finished with it, then read her thoughts on how the sky looked etc…

The characters were likable.. I felt the descriptions of Euan were contradictory. He is introduced early on as the main characters best friend and an experienced rock climber, however he is later on chased by “goons” and the author states he can’t outrun them due to not being very athletic, rock climbing requires athleticism and coordination and I feel like this character was slighted into the “awkward redhead” role complete with a description of wearing clothing that clashes with his hair.

[Mitchell M Moore]

Poorly written elementary school reader level Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew style "Mystery Thriller". I shouldn't have wasted time finishing this book but I did just so I could write a review detailing how aweful this book really is. Modern day Brit 20somethings stumble upon a rare archealogical treasure and then proceed to break any and all existing laws regarding antiquities while they amazingly and illegally discover even more treasure; while battling a wicked, wealthy villan and his henchpersons that are incapable of stealing bread from a blind beggar. Of course, it has a happy, non realistic, ending for the "good guys" while the nefarious villans fade silently away. I'd call it rubbish, but that would be a compliment this "book" is undeserving of.

[Sandra Barker · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are a team of characters who are in most of the book, but I would say the main characters are Reed and his girlfriend Emily. They live in a flat in Sheffield, England and are nice, ordinary people. Reed and his buddy Euon enjoy climbing on weekends, especially in the Peak District, which was where Robin Hood was said to reside long ago. When they find a very old small metal box with a small crudely drawn map inside, they're excited and do a bit of research on it. Thus, begins the adventure and the mystery for them and their friends. Conflict roars into their happy lives when a greedy man and his minions try to steal the things the boys discover. It's an interesting book with excitement as we join the team of rock climbers and friends in their search for buried treasure.

[gretchen Hyde · Rating 3 out of 5]

a cute adventure

The story is good . The writing gets a little over descriptive. I found my self skipping over a lot of it. I like the characters especially the “bad guys”. The ending was my kind of ending.

[Heather Cloake · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an absolute gem for anyone who loves twisty, clever mysteries. The layered clues, the atmospheric locations, and that final reveal? Perfection. Nigel clearly knows how to write suspense that lingers.

[Michelle Hendrix · Rating 5 out of 5]

Picked this up on a whim and couldn't put it down. Paradox of the Thief is fast, fun, and surprisingly deep. The characters felt real, the stakes were high, and I was totally hooked from chapter one to the end.

[Cadwgawn Henson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every chapter felt like unlocking a safe with half the combination missing. Nigel makes you work for the payoff, and it’s worth every page. If you like cryptic riddles and ancient secrets, this book is for you.

[Clinton Gate · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the things I loved most was how well historical elements were woven into the plot. The research shows, but it never feels heavy. It gave the book real weight and made the stakes feel grounded.

[Govno Nichevo · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought that this was an okay read. A light and reasonably paced story with the legend of Robin Hood and an artefact black market adding some flavour to the treasure hunt. The eBook would benefit from another round of editing to resolve a few issues, but these were not overly distracting.

[Henry Tobe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn’t expect this to hit me emotionally, but wow. There's heart here, not just heists and history.

[Liamdranath Perez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This would make an amazing movie. You've got museum break-ins, hidden codes, dangerous alliances, and more double-crosses than you can count. Nonstop adrenaline!

[James Clifford · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is how a thriller should be written, no fluff, just grit, brains, and a plot that unfolds like a masterclass in deception. Every chapter ends like a punch to the gut, in the best way possible.

[Carri Pryor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Action from beginning to end

Lots of twists and action backed. Although this isn't usually my type of book that I read, I was never bored. Kept me hooked from the beginning.

[Michael Molley · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read the whole thing wish I hadn't

[Diane Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story but really poor writing

[donna hennebury · Rating 4 out of 5]

Treasure hunt

This was a pleasant read which includes a mystery of maps and treasure.
The characters are well thought out which make it a good read.

[Vicky Coughlan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though this is this author’s first book it managed to keep me going wanting to see what would happen. Really enjoyed it. Will definitely read the next books.