The Lies of Locke Lamora

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In the canal-laced city of Camorr, Locke Lamora leads the Gentleman Bastards, confidence artists who pose as ordinary thieves while quietly stripping nobles of their fortunes. Their elaborate schemes depend on the Secret Peace, an arrangement that separates the city’s criminal underworld from the duke’s ruling class. Locke’s latest impersonation targets the wealthy Salvara family, but a killer called the Gray King is attacking the established gangs and demands Locke’s cooperation in a dangerous deception protected by magic. As the con and the underworld conflict converge, loyalty to his crew becomes more important than profit. Alternating Locke’s present crisis with episodes from his training, the novel combines intricate heists, profane camaraderie, revenge, and a richly layered fantasy city.

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