In Ketterdam, a port city as well as a bustling interstate trade center, everything can be obtained as long as we know what the right price is. No one agrees with the guidelines more than Kaz Brekker, an accomplished bastard nicknamed Dirty Hands. This time, Kaz gets a dark job offer that could lead to death. However, the promised exorbitant wages make Kaz willing to run it—as long as he manages to recruit a crew that is as important as himself... and Kaz knew full well who he could rely on. Matthias, the captive who thirsts for revenge. Jesper, the sniper addicted to betting. Wylan, the little juragan who ran away from home. Inej, the shrewd spy settles. Nina, the witch who sells her skills in order to survive. As well as Kaz himself, the thief who always manages to escape any trap. Six dangerous exiles. One impossible secret task. However, if they work together, it is possible that they will succeed—as long as all goes according to plan... and they did not kill each other before the mission was carried out.