A clever young thief leads a gang of con men in a city of canals
What it is about
Locke Lamora is the leader of the Gentleman Bastards, a band of thieves in the canal city of Camorr who steal from the rich. Their cons are clever and daring, but a mysterious figure begins to destroy the city’s underworld. Locke is caught in a plot much bigger than he can handle.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like heists and fantasy with a wicked sense of humor.
What you will get
A swaggering first book in the Gentleman Bastard series, with strong dialogue and twists. It contains violence and strong language.
The Lies of Locke Lamora Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Fantasy · Heist · Con men · City
Length
499 pages · ≈ 14 h
More about this book
Characters
Locke Lamora, Jean Tannen and the Gentleman Bastards.
Setting
Camorr, a city of canals and glass towers.
What makes it different
A fantasy that reads like a caper film, with swearing and wit.
Feel
Witty, brutal and fun.
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