The Occasional Diamond Thief (Signed)

The Occasional Diamond Thief by J. A. McLachlan is a young adult science fiction adventure filled with secrets, mystery, and difficult choices. When sixteen-year-old Kia’s father reveals on his deathbed that he has hidden a rare and beautiful diamond, Kia fears he may have stolen it. Her suspicions grow when she learns the gem comes from Malem, a distant colonized planet where it is illegal for off-worlders to possess Malemese diamonds.

While training to become a translator, Kia is unexpectedly sent to Malem, where her language skills and talent for picking locks lead her closer to the truth. Determined to return the diamond to its rightful owner, she must solve the mystery without revealing what she carries.

With a clever, guarded heroine, an unlikely friendship, and a mix of humour, suspense, and sci-fi worldbuilding, this novel is a great choice for teen readers and fans of adventurous space fiction

Paperback, Very Good