| The Thief | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Ruth Rendell |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Crime, Mystery novel or novella |
| Publisher | Arrow Books |
| Publication date | 2006 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback & Hardback) |
| Pages | 96 pp (first edition, paperback) |
| ISBN | ISBN 0-09-949788-3 (first edition, paperback) |
| OCLC Number | 62474654 |
| Preceded by | End in Tears |
| Followed by | The Water's Lovely |
The Thief is a 2006 novella by British author Ruth Rendell, published in the Quick Reads series, for people who do not often read. As an entry in said series, it is of novella length, and written in simple language. The Thief is about Polly, who steals small items from people who upset or anger her, and the frightening path down which such thefts lead her. So far, this is one of the most successful books of the series, along with fellow crime-writer Minette Walters' entry, Chickenfeed.