The Lies of Locke Lamora – Scott Lynch

Meet Locke Lamora, a charming and audacious young thief with a gift for elaborate cons and a penchant for trouble. Alongside his band of fellow skilled miscreants known as the Gentlemen Bastards, Locke navigates the dangerous underworld of crime, targeting the city’s elite.

Camorr, a city teeming with canals, intrigue, and a colorful cast of characters, becomes the backdrop for Locke’s audacious schemes. As the Gentlemen Bastards weave their intricate plots, they catch the attention of both the criminal underworld and the mysterious and powerful figure known as the Gray King.

Scott Lynch’s narrative is a symphony of wit, humor, and suspense, as readers are drawn into a world where every con is a work of art and every lie is a stroke of genius. Against a backdrop of political intrigue and criminal machinations, Locke Lamora’s charisma and cunning are put to the ultimate test.