However, knowing that the Gentleman Bastard sequence is planned to be a seven-book series, I will rejoice and cheers to that fucking grand menu. If Lynch had decided to not continue the series after this, I honestly would’ve been satisfied with what I’ve read here, and I also would’ve called this one of the greatest standalone novels-with no sequels-of all time. I personally think that The Lies of Locke Lamora could, and would’ve, worked magnificently as one standalone novel.

Equally plot and character-driven, Lynch has created a multi-layered narrative within his unforgettable debut, and every recipe required for a compelling heist fantasy was fulfilled. But as the story progressed, the tone of the story increasingly turned darker, and the complexity of the storyline improved the intensity of the plot grew gradually towards reaching a marvelous climax sequence. There was no shortage of dark humor and profane langue thrown around, and at first, this might cause you into thinking that this is a light-hearted book. This heist, as you can probably predict, eventually lead them into something much bigger and dangerous than what they’ve signed up for. Led by their leader, Locke Lamora (the infamous Thorn of Camorr), the story begins with the gang trying to pull off the biggest heist they ever attempted. In The Lies of Locke Lamora, we follow a group of elite con artists called the Gentleman Bastards. Picture: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Edward Miller This and the other debuts I just mentioned are completely different from each other in terms of content and writing style, but quality-wise they’re all the same: exceptionally stunning. Together with The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss and Malice by John Gwynne, The Lies of Locke Lamora-the first book in the Gentleman Bastard sequence-has become one of the best debut novels I’ve ever read so far. “There’s no freedom quite like the freedom of being constantly underestimated.” Second, Scott Lynch’s capability to successfully craft such an incredible debut exceeded my expectations. First, for postponing reading this book for such a long time. The Lies of Locke Lamora is a double fuckdamn for me. Published: 1st June 2006 by Gollancz (UK) & 27th June 2006 by Spectra (US) Genre: Fantasy, High fantasy, Heist Fantasy

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