A fantasy novel that combines intricate world-building, high-stakes heists, and sharp wit, The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch follows Locke Lamora and his band of skilled con artists, the Gentleman Bastards, as they operate within the criminal underworld of the Venetian-inspired city of Camorr. Orphaned at a young age and trained in deception, strategy, and survival, Locke leads his crew in elaborate schemes targeting the city’s wealthy elite, carefully navigating an unspoken balance of power between nobles and thieves. When a mysterious and violent rival known as the Gray King disrupts that fragile order, their carefully constructed world begins to unravel. Moving between present-day intrigue and formative episodes from Locke’s past, the novel explores loyalty, ambition, betrayal, and the price of living by wit alone in a vividly realized epic fantasy setting where intelligence can be as deadly as any blade.
Author: Scott Lynch
Publisher: Gollancz
Year of Publication: 2006
Number of Pages: 499
Original Language: English
