The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard, #1)
by Scott Lynch
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch holds a highly rated rating of 4.30 out of 5, based on 118.8K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 499 pages.
About The Lies of Locke Lamora
In this stunning debut, author Scott Lynch delivers the wonderfully thrilling tale of an audacious criminal and his band of confidence tricksters. Set in a fantastic city pulsing with the lives of decadent nobles and daring thieves, here is a story of adventure, loyalty, and survival that is one part "Robin Hood", one part Ocean's Eleven, and entirely enthralling... An orphan's life is harsh — and often short — in the island city of Camorr, built on the ruins of a mysterious alien race. But born with a quick wit and a gift for thieving, Locke Lamora has dodged both death and slavery, only to fall into the hands of an eyeless priest known as Chains — a man who is neither blind nor a priest.A con artist of extraordinary talent, Chains passes his skills on to his carefully selected "family" of orphans — a group known as the Gentlemen Bastards. Under his tutelage, Locke grows to lead the Bastards, delightedly pulling off one outrageous confidence game after another. Soon he is infamous as the Thorn of Camorr, and no wealthy noble is safe from his sting.Passing themselves off as petty thieves, the brilliant Locke and his tightly knit band of light-fingered brothers have fooled even the criminal underworld's most feared ruler, Capa Barsavi. But there is someone in the shadows more powerful — and more ambitious — than Locke has yet imagined. Known as the Gray King, he is slowly killing Capa Barsavi's most trusted men — and using Locke as a pawn in his plot to take control of Camorr's underworld. With a bloody coup under way threatening to destroy everyone and everything that holds meaning in his mercenary life, Locke vows to beat the Gray King at his own brutal game — or die trying...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Scott Lynch |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 499 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.30 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 118,751 |
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What genre is The Lies of Locke Lamora?
The Lies of Locke Lamora is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Lies of Locke Lamora worth reading?
Based on 118.8K reader ratings, The Lies of Locke Lamora has an average score of 4.30 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Lies of Locke Lamora?
The Lies of Locke Lamora has 499 pages.
Who wrote The Lies of Locke Lamora?
The Lies of Locke Lamora was written by Scott Lynch. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for The Lies of Locke Lamora?
The ISBN-13 for The Lies of Locke Lamora is 9780553804680.0.
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