The Lies of Locke Lamora

The Lies of Locke Lamora, written by Scott Lynch and published in 2006, is the first entry in the Gentleman Bastards series. These novels mix caper stories and fantasy stories and include adventure, violence, dark humor, and intimate friendships. The Lies of Locke Lamora is an international best seller and was nominated for multiple awards. The other entries in the series are Red Seas Under Red Skies, The Republic of Thieves, and The Thorn of Emberlain.

Plot Summary

The Lies of Locke Lamora takes place in the trade city of Camorr, one of many city-states that came into being after the fall of the Therin Throne. The story alternates between Locke’s life during childhood and his life as an adult in his mid-20s. Locke arrived at the Temple of Perelandro in the city of Camorr when he was six years old. The city is known for its towers, bridges, and cellars made of Elderglass, an unbreakable material left behind by a civilization known as the Eldren. Camorr is also known for widespread crime led by kingpin Capa Barsavi.

The Temple of Perelandro secretly houses Father Chains’s Gentleman Bastards Gang, a group of thieves that does what it pleases throughout the city.