A con artist in a Venetian-style fantasy city is running the most elaborate long con imaginable -- until a far more dangerous criminal decides to use him as a pawn.
About This Book
The first book of the epic fantasy caper Gentleman Bastard Sequence about a roguish group of conmen, which George R. R. Martin says “captured me right on the first page and never let me go.” “If you haven’t read [The Lies of Locke Lamora], you should. If you have read it, you should probably read it again.”—Patrick Rothfuss An orphan’s life is harsh—and often short—in the mysterious island city of Camorr.
Who This Is For
Best for readers who want momentum: big setpieces, high stakes, and a story that never stops moving. This is a book that asks something of you. Dense, layered, and best read slowly. It moves quickly: once you're in, it's hard to stop. If you prefer quiet, character-driven fiction, the relentless pace may tire.
Best Read When
Best read when you're in the mood for something action-packed and adventurous, and a read that's fast and propulsive.
What It Explores
The Lies of Locke Lamora explores friendship and what it genuinely asks of us, revenge and whether it ever delivers what it promises, and survival and what extreme circumstances ask of people.
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