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# 4.5/5 Stars from 29K+ Reviews Epic Fantasy #130 Top #60 in Fantasy Action & Adventure The Lies of Locke Lamora (The Gentleman Bastard Sequence)

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> 📖 Unlock the secrets of Camorr — where every page is a heist you can’t afford to miss!

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## Key Features

- • **A Perfect Blend of Action & Intrigue:** Fast-paced, enthralling story with high-stakes heists and unexpected twists.
- • **Dive into a Masterfully Crafted World:** Experience the gritty, twisty underworld of Camorr through Locke Lamora’s eyes.
- • **Critically Acclaimed & Loved by Thousands:** 4.5-star rating from over 29,000 readers proves it’s a must-read fantasy classic.
- • **Join the Gentleman Bastards’ Elite Crew:** Follow a unique cast of lovable anti-heroes led by a master con man.
- • **Ideal for Both Fantasy Newcomers & Veterans:** Accessible yet richly layered narrative that hooks you from page one.

## Overview

The Lies of Locke Lamora is a bestselling fantasy novel by Scott Lynch, ranked #130 in Epic Fantasy and #60 in Fantasy Action & Adventure. Praised for its compelling characters, intricate plot, and immersive world-building, this used book in good condition offers a gripping tale of con artists, revenge, and underworld politics set in the unforgiving City-State of Camorr. With a 4.5-star rating from over 29,000 readers, it’s a perfect entry point for fantasy fans craving a smart, fast-paced adventure.

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Review: A Perfect Debut Novel - This is probably my favorite Action/Adventure Fantasy book that I've ever read. Everything about it is just so perfect. It has an interesting world, a unique cast of characters, and a twisty-turny story that is so enthralling it's tough to put the book down. I've read it multiple times, and even when I know what's going to happen I'm still hooked on every word waiting for what will happen next. The Lies of Locke Lamora stars Locke Lamora (of course) as an orphan that grew up in the underworld of the unforgiving City-State Camorr, and in the present day of the story is the leader (Garrista) of the Gentleman Bastards. The rest of the Underworld of Camorr lives under a Secret Peace, where the nobility is not to be touched in any way, but as a priest of the Crooked Warden (The Unnamed 13th God of Thieves and Liars) Locke and his Gentlemen Bastards only go after the nobility. The nobles are pretty large fish to fry, and if it was ever revealed what they really did, every one on both sides, criminal and noble, would want them worse than dead. The Gentlemen Bastards consist of Locke: the master con man, his best friend and muscle of the group: Jean Tannen, the Jacks of All Trades but Masters of None twins Calo & Galdo Sanza, their new apprentice Bug, and former members Sabetha (Locke's former love interest) & Father Chains (father figure, teacher, & their original Garrista). Their lives are good, and while they're setting up a new scheme to steal thousands of gold from a Don, things become complicated when a new power comes into play in the underworld. The Grey King has come calling, he's on a mission of revenge, and his main weapon of choice is a Bondsmagi of Karthain named The Falconer. The odds are already stacked against them, but to make matters even worse, if they were to kill the mercenary magician, the rest of his guild would wipe them and anyone they've ever known from existence. What unfurls from this set up is such a perfect novel with an incredibly strong beginning middle & end, that I would have been fine with it being a standalone novel. Thankfully, the series does continue, and it never stops taking surprising twists and turns. I thoroughly enjoy how Scott Lynch weaves the story in his debut novel, as there's so many different threads to keep track of and bring to a satisfying conclusion. There's the coming of age story told in flash backs to Locke's early life an an Orphan that's too ambitious with his thievery. The con man story where they're still trying to steal the noble's fortune while everything's falling apart. The multi-faceted revenge story of the Grey King, the main villain of this story that could have easily been the anti-hero main character of a different fantasy novel. Then finally the fantasy underworld story that takes place in between everything else. It's all just so masterfully crafted, that this is one of my all time favorite books. I would highly recommend The Lies of Locke Lamora to any fantasy fan, and it would be a decent entry point for someone new to fantasy as the story isn't too epic or difficulty to understand/follow as it mostly focuses on the incredibly interesting characters.
Review: Lovable Anti-Heroes in a World of Gods, Gold, and Grit. - 🚨 SPOILERS 🚨 At first, this book reminded me of something Joe Abercrombie might write, but the further I read, the more that impression faded. While—like Abercrombie—Lynch presents anti-heroes navigating a world dominated by the wealthy and powerful, the similarities largely end there. In an Abercrombie First Law novel, your allegiance constantly shifts as the point of view changes; you’re never quite sure who to root for. Here, however, you are always firmly on the side of the Gentleman Bastards, led by the eponymous Locke Lamora. Additionally, while the book contains plenty of violence, it pales in comparison to the brutality of Abercrombie’s battle scenes. Beyond these surface parallels, the two authors’ styles diverge in many significant ways. The narrative alternates between chapters set in the present and interludes depicting events from Locke Lamora’s childhood. Lynch generally does a strong job of transitioning between past and present, often using earlier events to illuminate current ones. That said, some of these elements feel unnecessary to the overall plot. For example, the discussion of Stephen Reynart’s fear of heights seems extraneous, given his minor role as a public authority figure. Likewise, portions of several chapters—and even an entire chapter detailing Locke’s acquisition of an expensive suit for a heist—could have been trimmed or condensed. That chapter, in particular, could have been summarized in a page or less without losing any meaningful context. The characters are fun and likable, and the reader gets a particularly strong sense of both Locke Lamora and his best friend, Jean Tannen. Early in the book, there are repeated references to Sabetha Belacoros, a former member of the Gentleman Bastards who appears to have been integral to the group and possibly a romantic interest for Locke. However, after these early mentions, she all but disappears until a brief reference at the end. Given her apparent importance, I would have liked to see her featured more prominently—either through childhood interludes or in the present-day storyline. The other members of the gang—Locke, Jean, the Sanza twins, and later Bug—are all given significant attention, and it’s clear they endured troubled childhoods even before being taken in by their caretaker, mentor, and criminal trainer: Father Chains, the faux “blind” Priest of Perelandro. Still, aside from Locke and Jean, the backgrounds of the other Bastards are not explored in enough depth to fully understand their motivations and emotional responses. Religion plays a significant role in the world, with twelve traditional gods, each served by a distinct clergy. The Gentleman Bastards, however, are trained in the ways of the nameless thirteenth god, worshipped only by the “right people.” Their irreverent, mocking prayers to this god are often humorous and add a great deal of charm to the story. Character deaths are an expected—and often necessary—part of storytelling, but here they felt somewhat excessive. Bug, the Sanza twins, and Nazca Barsavi - the daughter of the city's crime boss and possible fiance of Lamora's - are all murdered, and Father Chains is already dead by the time the present-day story begins, though we’re never told exactly how he died. Given the relatively small cast of characters, these losses felt especially heavy. As noted earlier, religion is integral to the story, yet the belief systems themselves are not fully explained. I hope Lynch expands on this in later installments, because when he does explore religious themes, they are clever, entertaining, and frequently laugh-out-loud funny. Despite the criticisms above, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was fast-paced, well-written, and highly entertaining, with excellent prose and memorable characters. While this review may sound somewhat contrarian given the rating I assigned, the flaws I’ve noted pale in comparison to the book’s strengths. I would readily recommend it to anyone who enjoys light-magic fantasy, an underdog story, or simply a fun read set in a society that may look vastly different from our own, yet feels strikingly familiar once you get beneath the surface.

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #143,558 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #60 in Fantasy Action & Adventure #130 in Epic Fantasy (Books) #272 in Action & Adventure Fantasy (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 29,262 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Perfect Debut Novel
*by B***Z on October 24, 2017*

This is probably my favorite Action/Adventure Fantasy book that I've ever read. Everything about it is just so perfect. It has an interesting world, a unique cast of characters, and a twisty-turny story that is so enthralling it's tough to put the book down. I've read it multiple times, and even when I know what's going to happen I'm still hooked on every word waiting for what will happen next. The Lies of Locke Lamora stars Locke Lamora (of course) as an orphan that grew up in the underworld of the unforgiving City-State Camorr, and in the present day of the story is the leader (Garrista) of the Gentleman Bastards. The rest of the Underworld of Camorr lives under a Secret Peace, where the nobility is not to be touched in any way, but as a priest of the Crooked Warden (The Unnamed 13th God of Thieves and Liars) Locke and his Gentlemen Bastards only go after the nobility. The nobles are pretty large fish to fry, and if it was ever revealed what they really did, every one on both sides, criminal and noble, would want them worse than dead. The Gentlemen Bastards consist of Locke: the master con man, his best friend and muscle of the group: Jean Tannen, the Jacks of All Trades but Masters of None twins Calo & Galdo Sanza, their new apprentice Bug, and former members Sabetha (Locke's former love interest) & Father Chains (father figure, teacher, & their original Garrista). Their lives are good, and while they're setting up a new scheme to steal thousands of gold from a Don, things become complicated when a new power comes into play in the underworld. The Grey King has come calling, he's on a mission of revenge, and his main weapon of choice is a Bondsmagi of Karthain named The Falconer. The odds are already stacked against them, but to make matters even worse, if they were to kill the mercenary magician, the rest of his guild would wipe them and anyone they've ever known from existence. What unfurls from this set up is such a perfect novel with an incredibly strong beginning middle & end, that I would have been fine with it being a standalone novel. Thankfully, the series does continue, and it never stops taking surprising twists and turns. I thoroughly enjoy how Scott Lynch weaves the story in his debut novel, as there's so many different threads to keep track of and bring to a satisfying conclusion. There's the coming of age story told in flash backs to Locke's early life an an Orphan that's too ambitious with his thievery. The con man story where they're still trying to steal the noble's fortune while everything's falling apart. The multi-faceted revenge story of the Grey King, the main villain of this story that could have easily been the anti-hero main character of a different fantasy novel. Then finally the fantasy underworld story that takes place in between everything else. It's all just so masterfully crafted, that this is one of my all time favorite books. I would highly recommend The Lies of Locke Lamora to any fantasy fan, and it would be a decent entry point for someone new to fantasy as the story isn't too epic or difficulty to understand/follow as it mostly focuses on the incredibly interesting characters.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovable Anti-Heroes in a World of Gods, Gold, and Grit.
*by S***E on January 18, 2026*

🚨 SPOILERS 🚨 At first, this book reminded me of something Joe Abercrombie might write, but the further I read, the more that impression faded. While—like Abercrombie—Lynch presents anti-heroes navigating a world dominated by the wealthy and powerful, the similarities largely end there. In an Abercrombie First Law novel, your allegiance constantly shifts as the point of view changes; you’re never quite sure who to root for. Here, however, you are always firmly on the side of the Gentleman Bastards, led by the eponymous Locke Lamora. Additionally, while the book contains plenty of violence, it pales in comparison to the brutality of Abercrombie’s battle scenes. Beyond these surface parallels, the two authors’ styles diverge in many significant ways. The narrative alternates between chapters set in the present and interludes depicting events from Locke Lamora’s childhood. Lynch generally does a strong job of transitioning between past and present, often using earlier events to illuminate current ones. That said, some of these elements feel unnecessary to the overall plot. For example, the discussion of Stephen Reynart’s fear of heights seems extraneous, given his minor role as a public authority figure. Likewise, portions of several chapters—and even an entire chapter detailing Locke’s acquisition of an expensive suit for a heist—could have been trimmed or condensed. That chapter, in particular, could have been summarized in a page or less without losing any meaningful context. The characters are fun and likable, and the reader gets a particularly strong sense of both Locke Lamora and his best friend, Jean Tannen. Early in the book, there are repeated references to Sabetha Belacoros, a former member of the Gentleman Bastards who appears to have been integral to the group and possibly a romantic interest for Locke. However, after these early mentions, she all but disappears until a brief reference at the end. Given her apparent importance, I would have liked to see her featured more prominently—either through childhood interludes or in the present-day storyline. The other members of the gang—Locke, Jean, the Sanza twins, and later Bug—are all given significant attention, and it’s clear they endured troubled childhoods even before being taken in by their caretaker, mentor, and criminal trainer: Father Chains, the faux “blind” Priest of Perelandro. Still, aside from Locke and Jean, the backgrounds of the other Bastards are not explored in enough depth to fully understand their motivations and emotional responses. Religion plays a significant role in the world, with twelve traditional gods, each served by a distinct clergy. The Gentleman Bastards, however, are trained in the ways of the nameless thirteenth god, worshipped only by the “right people.” Their irreverent, mocking prayers to this god are often humorous and add a great deal of charm to the story. Character deaths are an expected—and often necessary—part of storytelling, but here they felt somewhat excessive. Bug, the Sanza twins, and Nazca Barsavi - the daughter of the city's crime boss and possible fiance of Lamora's - are all murdered, and Father Chains is already dead by the time the present-day story begins, though we’re never told exactly how he died. Given the relatively small cast of characters, these losses felt especially heavy. As noted earlier, religion is integral to the story, yet the belief systems themselves are not fully explained. I hope Lynch expands on this in later installments, because when he does explore religious themes, they are clever, entertaining, and frequently laugh-out-loud funny. Despite the criticisms above, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was fast-paced, well-written, and highly entertaining, with excellent prose and memorable characters. While this review may sound somewhat contrarian given the rating I assigned, the flaws I’ve noted pale in comparison to the book’s strengths. I would readily recommend it to anyone who enjoys light-magic fantasy, an underdog story, or simply a fun read set in a society that may look vastly different from our own, yet feels strikingly familiar once you get beneath the surface.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All the stars! A new favorite.
*by T***A on June 29, 2017*

FORMAT: Audiobook RATING: ★★★★★ / All the many many many stars! REVIEW: Okay, I think this will actually be a very short review, basically because there are only so many ways for me to say that I loved this book before it gets annoying and redundant. I listened to the audio version (although I also bought the paperback too, but just never got around to it) as narrated by the incredibly talented Michael Page. Seriously talented. I cannot recommend him enough, his narration is everything and so absolutely perfect for this book. The voices, inflections, and differing intensities are just so good. I could fawn for sentences longer but it's probably not necessary, you get the point. This book. Oh, this book. I love it, everything about it. Locke and Jean (pronounced in the French way, just an FYI) have become some of my most favored literary characters. The author, Scott Lynch, has created a vivid and interesting world filled with wonderfully explored characters. The book may technically be in the Fantasy genre but it is not so deeply enmeshed that it couldn't also be listed in other genres. In fact, the fantasy elements are such a light touch that it could almost feel like Historical Fiction...which is why I easily recommended the book to my mom (a woman who doesn't really like fantasy elements in adult stories) and she became so drawn into the book that she couldn't put it down. She devoured it even faster than I did. The author spends just the right amount of words painting us a picture (or pictures) of the fictional city of Camorr but it's truly a character driven book. And the characters are amazing. The dialogue is snappy, witty, heartfelt, and just freaking enjoyable. I laughed and gasped my way through the entire book. It's a grittier Robin Hood-type story but somehow more realistic even in a fantasy world setting. There's also a fair amount of cursing but it feels natural and right for these characters and this world. Funny and heart-racing, I can't wait for more....and luckily there are more books in this series. It's also not a linear time line telling and Lynch does this fantastically. Cutting back and forth in time using "Interludes" to tell the stories of The Gentleman Bastards and how they came to be the genius team of criminals they are is just good storytelling. Not a lot of authors can accomplish this without losing the drive and flow of the story but Lynch nails it. Like I said earlier, I could go on and on. I love this book. You should read it. Now excuse me while I go add this to my list of best books ever.

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