The Lies of Locke Lamora

by Lynch, Scott
ISBN: 9780553588941
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"Remarkable . . . Scott Lynch's first novel, The Lies of Locke Lamora, exports the suspense and wit of a cleverly constructed crime caper into an exotic realm of fantasy, and the result is engagingly entertaining."--The Times (London)

An orphan's life is harsh--and often short--in the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young Locke Lamora dodges death and slavery, becoming a thief under the tutelage of a gifted con artist. As leader of the band of light-fingered brothers known as the Gentleman Bastards, Locke is soon infamous, fooling even the underworld's most feared ruler. But in the shadows lurks someone still more ambitious and deadly. Faced with a bloody coup that threatens to destroy everyone and everything that holds meaning in his mercenary life, Locke vows to beat the enemy at his own brutal game--or die trying.

Praise for The Lies of Locke Lamora

"Fresh, original, and engrossing . . . gorgeously realized."--George R. R. Martin

"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. Maybe my top five. If you haven't read it, you should. If you have read it, you should probably read it again."--Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times bestselling author of The Name of the Wind

"A unique fantasy milieu peopled by absorbing, colorful characters . . . Locke's wit and audacity endear him to victims and bystanders alike."--The Seattle Times

"A true genre bender, at home on almost any kind of fiction shelf . . . Lynch immediately establishes himself as a gifted and fearless storyteller, unafraid of comparisons to Silverberg and Jordan, not to mention David Liss and even Dickens."--Booklist (starred review)

"High-octane fantasy . . . a great swashbuckling yarn of a novel."--Richard Morgan

  • Format: MassMarketPaperback
  • Author: Lynch, Scott
  • ISBN: 9780553588941
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 6.90 x 1.40
  • Number Of Pages: 736
  • Publication Year: 2007

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  • Ocean's Eleven + Robin Hood + Venice + Magic

    Alison B. - 1 year 7 months ago

    What's not to love about con artists in a magical Venice-esque setting? Meet the Gentlemen Bastards, a crew of thieves richer and cleverer than everyone else in a city of nobility to be robbed and other gangs of criminals to be lied to. It's mind-bending, hysterical, and heartbreaking all at once, and it's the first in a seven-book sequence with volumes still coming out. Definitely for older teens and adults.

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  • A Fantasy Tale of Engrossing Characters and Big Cons

    Nicola D. - 4 years 1 month ago

    This is the first novel written by author Scott Lynch, but the novel reads as if he has been writing for years. The characters come alive as you follow their path from lonely orphans to clever and conniving specialists of their trade. The city is so complex you feel as if you have stepped into the landscape, with the ancient and alien luminescent glass towers above and the canals and waterways below. Locke keeps you guessing with his various approaches to the problems that crop up in his work, all while ensuring that he and his gang always have a backup plan for when things could, and do, go wrong. Anything less than the greatest care could spell death in a land as unforgiving as Camorr. The politics at play are real and dangerous; a wrong step could mean fighting for life and limb. With a group of side characters that range from an Underworld Mafioso-Pirate to the richest and wisest of the gilded elite, this is a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat through its various twists and turns. You'll be rooting for a morally-gray Robin Hood-esque character that cares more for the con than the monetary reward.

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  • A fantasy novel to steel your heart and steal your time!

    Thomas R. - 6 years 2 months ago

    The Lies of Locke Lamora, the first installment of the Gentleman Bastards series, is a tale of cleverness, wit, and raw grit that could only be brought to light through the fantasy lens of Scott Lynch. The setting is an inspired venetian take on a strange broken island city; the city of Camorr, where Locke Lamora starts his life under the tutelage of a master crook and swindler. It is under his direction that Locke blooms into an up and coming mastermind. Battling and outwitting constables and Nobel folk alike, Locke and his cohorts find themselves in the cross hairs of an powerful new player in the Camorr with a mysterious vendetta. Through twists and turns, faints, and misdirection, Locke will lead his team of Gentelmen Bastards to riches... or ruin...

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  • A Fantasy Tale of Suspense Rich in Humor and Detail

    Michael S. - 6 years 10 months ago

    This was truly a book I wish I had read sooner. As a longtime reader of the fantasy adventure genre, few books have ever cut through the crowd as decisively and as charmingly as The Lies of Locke Lamora. From its cast of excellently characterized thieves and nobles to the meticulously realized grime of their home city of Camorr, this is a dense read that rewards your attention even as you tear through chapter after chapter.

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