The first three of Scott Lynch's acclaimed and bestselling Gentleman Bastard Sequence presented as a gorgeous box-set.
Scott Lynch Books
This author is celebrated for crafting intricate tales centered around cunning protagonists who navigate treacherous worlds on the fringes of society. His narratives are characterized by complex plotting and a keen focus on the strategic brilliance of characters who often outwit adversity through sheer intellect. The author's distinctive style blends sharp dialogue with vivid descriptions, immersing readers in thrilling adventures. Themes of loyalty, betrayal, and self-discovery resonate throughout his work, leaving a lasting impact.







The saga of the Gentleman Bastard continues as Locke Lamora, now facing war in the Kingdom of the Marrows, grapples with unsettling revelations about his past. As he navigates the complexities of battle and self-discovery, Locke must confront the blurred lines of right and wrong, all while lacking swordsmanship skills.
The Lies of Locke Lamora
- 752 pages
- 27 hours of reading
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. But young Locke Lamora dodges relentless danger, becoming a thief under the tutelage of a gifted con artist. As leader of the band of light-fingered brothers known as the Gentlemen Bastards, Locke is soon infamous, fooling even the underworld’s most feared ruler. But in the shadows lurks someone still more ambitious and deadly. Faced with a bloody coup that threatens to destroy everyone and everything that holds meaning in his mercenary life, Locke vows to beat the enemy at his own brutal game—or die trying. Don’t miss any of Scott Lynch’s epic fantasy Gentleman Bastard Sequence: THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA • RED SEAS UNDER RED SKIES • THE REPUBLIC OF THIEVES
Red Seas under Red Skies
- 640 pages
- 23 hours of reading
"After a brutal battle with the underworld that nearly destroyed him, Locke and his trusted sidekick, Jean, fled the island city of their birth and landed on the exotic shores of Tal Verrar to nurse their wounds. But even at this westernmost edge of civilization, they can't rest for long - and are soon back to what they do best: stealing from the undeserving rich and pocketing the proceeds for themselves." "This time, however, they have targeted the grandest prize of all: the Sinspire, the most exclusive and heavily guarded gambling house in the world. Its nine floors attract the wealthiest clientele - and to rise to the top, one must impress with good credit, amusing behavior ... and excruciatingly impeccable play. For there is one cardinal rule, enforced by Requin, the house's cold-blooded master: it is death to cheat at any game at the Sinspire." "Brazenly undeterred, Locke and Jean have orchestrated an elaborate plan to lie, trick, and swindle their way up the nine floors straight to Requin's teeming vault. Under the cloak of false identities, they meticulously make their climb - until they are closer to the spoils than ever." "But someone in Tal Verrar has uncovered the duo's secret. Someone from their past who has every intention of making the impudent criminals pay for their sins. Now it will take every ounce of cunning to save their mercenary souls. And even that may not be enough."--BOOK JACKET.
After their adventures on the high seas, Locke and Jean are brought back to earth with a thump. Jean is mourning the loss of his lover and Locke must live with the fallout of crossing the all-powerful magical assassins, the Bonds Magi. It is a fallout that will pit both men against Locke's own long-lost love. Sabetha is Locke's childhood sweetheart, the love of Locke's life and now it is time for them to meet again. Employed on different sides of a vicious dispute between factions of the Bonds, Sabetha has just one goal - to destroy Locke for ever. The Gentleman Bastard sequence has become a literary sensation in fantasy circles and now, with the third book, Scott Lynch is set to seal that success.
A collection of essays from historians, linguists, martial artists, and other experts to help you write more compelling fantasy by getting the facts right Whether it's correctly naming the parts of a horse, knowing how lords and ladies address one another, or building a realistic fantasy army, getting the details right takes fantasy writing to the next level. Featuring some of the most popular articles from Dan Koboldt’s Fact in Fantasy blog as well as several never-before-seen essays, this book gives aspiring and established fantasy writers alike an essential foundation to the fascinating history and cultures of our own world, which serve as a jumping-off point for more inspired and convincing fantasy.
The Gentleman Bastard Sequence 1. I pirati dell'oceano rosso
- 720 pages
- 26 hours of reading
Dopo un violento combattimento con la malavita che li ha quasi uccisi, Locke e il suo fedele compare Jean fuggono dalla città in cui sono nati e approdano agli esotici lidi di Tal Verrar per curarsi le ferite. Ma neppure all'estremità occidentale del mondo civilizzato possono riposare, e presto tornano a dedicarsi a ciò che sanno fare meglio: rubare ai ricchi e intascare il ricavato. Questa volta il loro obiettivo è oltremodo ambizioso: la torre di Peccapicco, la casa da gioco più esclusiva e più sorvegliata che ci sia. I suoi nove piani attirano una clientela facoltosa, e per giungere fino alla cima servono buon credito, comportamenti bizzarri... e un gioco semplicemente impeccabile. Perché c'è una sola regola importante che Requin, lo spietato padrone di Peccapicco, fa rispettare rigorosamente: chi bara avrà la morte. Per nulla intimoriti, Locke e Jean hanno elaborato una strategia che comprende bugie, trucchi e inganni per tutti e nove i piani... su su fino al favoloso caveau di Requin. Sotto mentite spoglie, compiono la loro meticolosa ascesa verso un obiettivo ormai vicinissimo... Ma qualcuno a Tal Verrar ha scoperto il loro segreto. Qualcuno giunto dal passato, che ha tutte le intenzioni di far pagare ai due sfacciati malviventi i crimini commessi. Ora avranno veramente bisogno di ogni grammo di astuzia per salvare le loro anime prezzolate. E potrebbe non bastare...
The Gentleman Bastard Sequence - 3: La repubblica dei ladri - Oscar fantastica original
- 732 pages
- 26 hours of reading
Doveva essere il colpo più clamoroso della loro carriera, invece si è rivelato un... clamoroso fiasco. Così Locke e il suo fedele compagno Jean sono riusciti a malapena a salvare la pelle. Almeno, Jean ci è riuscito: Locke sta morendo, avvelenato in modo lento ma inesorabile da una sostanza che nessun alchimista o dottore può combattere. Ma quando la fine sembra ormai vicina, una donna misteriosa offre a Locke un'opportunità che potrà salvarlo, o ucciderlo. Le elezioni del Konseil sono imminenti, e le diverse fazioni hanno bisogno di una pedina da muovere a loro piacimento. Se Locke acconsente a essere quella pedina, con un incantesimo la donna estrarrà il veleno dal suo corpo, anche se l'operazione sarà talmente dolorosa da fargli desiderare la morte. Locke non ci pensa proprio, ma due elementi lo inducono a cambiare idea. Primo, le suppliche di Jean. Secondo, un nome femminile pronunciato dalla maga: Sabetha, l'amore della sua vita, abile e arguta quanto lui, e ora la sua più grande rivale. Locke si è innamorato di Sabetha al primo sguardo, quando era un giovane orfano e apprendista ladro. Ma dopo un corteggiamento tumultuoso, Sabetha se n'è andata. Ora si ritrovano nuovamente uniti in uno scontro. Di fronte all'unica persona che sia in grado di tenergli testa - nel gioco dell'amore e in quello degli inganni - Locke deve scegliere se combattere Sabetha, o sedurla. Una decisione da cui potrebbero dipendere le vite di entrambi.

