The lies of locke lamora is a 2006 fantasy novel by american writer scott lynch, the first book of the gentleman bastard series. He is a master thief, confidence artist and falsefacer, having been trained from a very young age in the art of deception and thieving. Prior to that i had just about every job you usually see in this i was born in st. This is a fresh, original, and engrossing tale by a bright new voice in the. This is a fresh, original, and engrossing tale by a bright new voice in the fantasy genre. This specific book was inspired lots of people in the world. The lies of locke lamora, my first novel, was bought by simon spanton at orion books in august, 2004. Patrick rothfuss, new york times bestselling author of the name of the wind. What others have to say about the lies of locke lamora. Complete order of scott lynch books in publication order and chronological order. Author scott lynchs complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. He was the eldest of the three brothers and used to live in minnesota before moving to western wisconsin in the city of new richmond very recently. Book depository is listing a release date in september 2019. Buy the lies of locke lamora by scott lynch from amazons fiction books store.
Scotts first novel titled, the lies of locke lamora was published in the year. If you have read it, you should probably read it again. He is well known for the gentleman bastard series of novels. Scott lynchs first novel, the lies of locke lamora, exports the. After scouring the fantasy genre for new books to read, i finally stumbled across this series in a second hand book shop. Meanwhile, jean investigates the afterdark activity of razas minions and realizes that the new capa is secretly loading his newfound wealth. His first novel, the lies of locke lamora, was purchased by orion books in. Right now, in the full flush of a second reading, i think the lies of locke lamora is probably in my top ten favorite books ever.
Locke lamora, thief, conman, pirate, political deceiver is. Scott lynch born april 2, 1978 is an american fantasy author who wrote the gentleman bastard series of novels. It has actually been a while since i finished the lies of locke lamora. The lies of locke lamora is a 2006 fantasy novel by american writer scott lynch, the first book. Paul, minnesota on april 2, 1978, the first of three brothers. Locke lamora not his true name is the main protagonist of the series and a young thief from camorr and was the garrista of the gentlemen bastards for a time. Locke and jean find themselves sucked into the horror of war. When you read this publication you will enter the new way of measuring that you ever know prior to. The next two novels in the series, red seas under red skies and the republic of thieves, were published in 2007 and 20. Minnesota before moving to western wisconsin in the city of new richmond. The lies of locke lamora gentleman bastards, book 1.
He now resides with his wife jenny in western wisconsin in the city of new richmond. A new chapter for locke and jean and finally the war that has been brewing in the kingdom of the marrows flares up and threatens to capture all in its flames. Patrick rothfuss, new york times bestselling author of the name of the wind remarkable. The lies of locke lamora by scott lynch, paperback barnes. Id never heard of scott lynch before and so had no idea what to expect of the story. Locke lamora, thief, conman, pirate, political deceiver is back, and now he must become a soldier. Locke lamora makes for an engaging rogue, and camorr a fascinating. Locke lamora is the leader of a group of master thieves who run elaborate cons divesting the rich of their money.