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Red Seas Under Red Skies (Gentleman Bastard, #2)

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Fantasy Fiction Young Adult Mystery & Thriller Books

by Scott Lynch

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4.23 (68.3K ratings)
calendar_today 2007
description 558 pages

Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch holds a highly rated rating of 4.23 out of 5, based on 68.3K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 558 pages.

About Red Seas Under Red Skies

After a brutal battle with the underworld that nearly destroyed him, Locke and his trusted sidekick, Jean, fled the island city of their birth and landed on the exotic shores of Tal Verrar to nurse their wounds. But even at this westernmost edge of civilization, they can't rest for long — and are soon back to what they do best: stealing from the undeserving rich and pocketing the proceeds for themselves.This time, however, they have targeted the grandest prize of all: the Sinspire, the most exclusive and heavily guarded gambling house in the world. Its nine floors attract the wealthiest clientele — and to rise to the top, one must impress with good credit, amusing behavior... and excruciatingly impeccable play. For there is one cardinal rule, enforced by Requin, the house's cold-blooded master: it is death to cheat at any game at the Sinspire.Brazenly undeterred, Locke and Jean have orchestrated an elaborate plan to lie, trick, and swindle their way up the nine floors... straight to Requin's teeming vault. Under the cloak of false identities, they meticulously make their climb — until they are closer to the spoils than ever.But someone in Tal Verrar has uncovered the duo's secret. Someone from their past who has every intention of making the impudent criminals pay for their sins. Now it will take every ounce of cunning to save their mercenary souls. And even that may not be enough...

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Author Scott Lynch
Published 2007
Pages 558
Genres Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Mystery & Thriller, Books
Average Rating 4.23 / 5.00
Total Ratings 68,255

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.2
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68.3K ratings
With a rating of 4.23, Red Seas Under Red Skies is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.23
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Red Seas Under Red Skies?

Red Seas Under Red Skies is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Red Seas Under Red Skies worth reading?

Based on 68.3K reader ratings, Red Seas Under Red Skies has an average score of 4.23 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Red Seas Under Red Skies?

Red Seas Under Red Skies has 558 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Red Seas Under Red Skies?

Red Seas Under Red Skies was written by Scott Lynch. It was first published in 2007.

What is the ISBN for Red Seas Under Red Skies?

The ISBN-13 for Red Seas Under Red Skies is 9780553804680.0.

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