The Lies of Locke Lamora
By Scott Lynch
- Release Date: 2006-06-27
- Genre: Fantasy
Description
Fantasy meets crime caper in the first book of a landmark, enduringly popular epic series about a roguish group of conmen, which George R. R. Martin has called “fresh, original, and engrossing . . . gorgeously realized.”
An orphan’s life is harsh—and often short—in the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young Locke Lamora dodges relentless danger, becoming a thief under the tutelage of a gifted con artist. As leader of the band of light-fingered brothers known as the Gentlemen 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.
Reviews
Great book
5By SkasanovAmazing read. From Malazan to The Name of the Wind, I’ve read many. This. Book. Is. Awesome.Hard read at first
3By nanac56789I almost gave up on it, don’t mind some jumping back and forth but the first half of this book over did it. With that said like I hung in because to second half of the book was really good.So loved this series
5By deeptroubleThe series was just flat out fantastic! Great characters, great stories, great writing. The worst thing I can say about it is that it leaves you wanting much much more.Don’t bother to even try
1By fictionluverToo many words of nothing that it’s impossible to find or follow a character or story line - can’t even begin to finishA Masterpiece
5By BKS96An exceptional masterwork of fiction, thrilling from cover to cover. The Lies of Locke Lamora keeps the reader guessing the entire time, all the while savoring every twist that Lynch weaves.Can’t wait to start the next one
5By BigEaredHylianOne of the greatest books I’ve ever read.A long and thrilling journey
5By Shwab H.Very good read, highly recommendedSee ya
1By ucvuucvuGlimmers of a creative world are let down by everything else. I’ll still finish a book unless it massively assaults my sense of taste, and this book finally managed to do that by having the most tasteless, boring, and counter-productive uses of violence I have ever read.Lies of Locke Lamora
5By LikestodiminthedarkIntriguing world. Fun easy romp through a sweltering city of gangsters and mischief. The action is constant but not overwhelming. Can’t wait to read the next installmentWow!
5By KilreidBest high fantasy book. Should be a standalone. Amazing!
