Reading Order
Gentleman BastardGentleman Bastard Sequence Reading Order
Scott Lynch's Gentleman Bastard sequence is an ongoing heist fantasy series following Locke Lamora, a thief-priest of the god Perelandro and the leader of the Gentleman Bastards — a crew of elite con artists operating in the city of Camorr. Three books have been published; a fourth is in progress. The series must be read in order.
Where to start
The Lies of Locke Lamora
Complete Gentleman Bastard Book List
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The Lies of Locke Lamora
Scott Lynch·2006·Book 1 — Locke and his crew run an elaborate con while a mysterious killer begins targeting the criminal underworld - 2Buy
Red Seas Under Red Skies
Scott Lynch·2007·Book 2 — Locke and Jean infiltrate a casino and end up shanghaied into a pirate war - 3Buy
The Republic of Thieves
Scott Lynch·2013·Book 3 — A Bondsmage offers Locke a cure for poison — if he rigs an election in a city of mages - Coming Soon
The Thorn of Emberlain
UpcomingScott Lynch·TBD·Book 4 — Long-anticipated; publication date not yet announced
Gentleman Bastard — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Gentleman Bastard reading order?
Read The Lies of Locke Lamora (2006), then Red Seas Under Red Skies (2007), then The Republic of Thieves (2013). A fourth book, The Thorn of Emberlain, is forthcoming. All books must be read in order.
How many Gentleman Bastard books are there?
Three books have been published in Scott Lynch's Gentleman Bastard sequence: The Lies of Locke Lamora (2006), Red Seas Under Red Skies (2007), and The Republic of Thieves (2013). A fourth book, The Thorn of Emberlain, has been in progress for many years with no confirmed publication date.
Is The Lies of Locke Lamora a standalone?
The Lies of Locke Lamora works very well as a standalone novel — it tells a complete heist story with a satisfying ending. However, the characters and world continue in the sequels, and the series is planned as a seven-book sequence. Most readers find the first book compelling enough to continue immediately.
What genre is the Gentleman Bastard series?
The Gentleman Bastard sequence is fantasy heist fiction — set in a secondary world with elements of Renaissance Italy, featuring elaborate cons, criminal underworlds, magic, and ocean adventure. It is classified as grimdark or flintlock fantasy and is aimed at adult readers rather than YA.
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