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Scott Lynch

Scott Lynch

Scott Lynch is an American fantasy author, best known for the Gentleman Bastard Sequence series of novels. His first novel, The Lies of Locke Lamora, was purchased by Orion Books in August 2004 and published in June 2006 under the Gollancz imprint in the United Kingdom and under the Bantam imprint in the United States. The next two novels in the series, Red Seas Under Red Skies and The Republic of Thieves, were published in 2007 and 2013, respectively. The planned fourth of seven books in the series will be The Thorn of Emberlain.

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Standalone Works

6 Books
In the Stacks
2010

In the Stacks

You can delve into 'In the Stacks,' a novel by Scott Lynch released in 2010. This work offers you an opportunity to experience Lynch's narrative style. Consider engaging with this standalone literary piece from that year.

2010
The Effigy Engine: A Tale of the Red Hats
2013

The Effigy Engine: A Tale of the Red Hats

Scott Lynch presents a novel that plunges you into a tale of the Red Hats. You will discover a world where unique mechanisms and intriguing characters shape the narrative. Prepare for an imaginative story with its own distinct flavor.

2013
Rogues
2014

Rogues

You are looking at "Rogues," a novel by Scott Lynch, released in 2014. This work presents you with a narrative in the novelistic form. As you delve into its pages, you will experience the storytelling crafted by this author. It offers you a specific literary journey from that period.

2014
A Year and a Day in Old Theradane
2014

A Year and a Day in Old Theradane

You are invited to delve into A Year and a Day in Old Theradane, a novel by Scott Lynch. This 2014 work presents a narrative crafted to draw you into its particular world. Prepare to explore its unfolding story and the characters within. Discover the journey that awaits as you turn its pages.

2014
The Smoke of Gold Is Glory
2017

The Smoke of Gold Is Glory

The Smoke of Gold Is Glory offers you a novel rich with evocative imagery. You will step into a world where ambition and consequence cast long shadows. This story invites you to witness the pursuit of something precious amidst challenging circumstances. Discover a narrative that explores the allure and cost of glory.

2017
The Fall and Rise of the House of the Wizard Malkuril
2018

The Fall and Rise of the House of the Wizard Malkuril

You encounter "The Fall and Rise of the House of the Wizard Malkuril," a novel by Scott Lynch, released in 2018. This work invites you into a narrative from an author known for his intricate world-building. Prepare to engage with a story crafted with his signature imaginative approach.

2018
The Lies of Locke Lamora
#1

The Lies of Locke Lamora

The Lies of Locke Lamora, the first in Scott Lynch's 'Gentleman Bastard Sequence', introduces you to a world of elaborate schemes and cunning deception. You will follow a masterful con artist through intricate plots and perilous situations. This novel promises a thrilling dive into a criminal underworld.

2006
Red Seas Under Red Skies
#2

Red Seas Under Red Skies

You are invited to delve into "Red Seas Under Red Skies," a novel by Scott Lynch. This 2007 release continues the narrative of the 'Gentleman Bastard Sequence' series. Immerse yourself in the unfolding story and world of Lynch's creation.

2007
The Republic of Thieves
#3

The Republic of Thieves

You are about to embark on "The Republic of Thieves," a novel by Scott Lynch, part of the 'Gentleman Bastard Sequence'. This book continues a saga of cunning, adventure, and intricate schemes. Prepare to follow characters through a world of elaborate deceptions and perilous challenges. Discover the witty dialogue and imaginative world-building that define this series.

2013