"King's fans will relish this smoothly set up con that, like others in the series, has just enough complexity to allow unexpected chaos to occur?. His nuanced antiheroes steal the show?. This entry's mellow finale, memorable cast, and emotional weight may have readers hoping for a direct sequel. That said, the author rarely offers reader what they expect."--Kirkus ReviewsMob diamonds, white nationalists, and Middle Eastern jihadis ?On the prowl to steal a crime cartel's diamond shipment, the Travelers zero in on the smugglers-an Iranian American pair of brother and sister oriental carpet importers. They have twelve weeks to manipulate the smugglers, figure out the details of the diamond delivery, and escape with the diamonds without tipping off the cartel.But Middle Eastern jihadis hoping to create chaos in the US and white nationalists intent on a terrorist act bigger than the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing also have plans for the smugglers.And when the FBI gets wind of these plots, the Travelers' plans are suddenly careening sideways?.Thicker Than Thieves is a roller-coaster ride through a mine field of danger and conspiracy. If you like mind-boggling suspense, unpredictable plot twists, and criminal intrigue, you'll love the eighth novel in the Travelers series.