BookBingeGentleman Bastard Books in Order
The short answer
Scott Lynch · 3 books
- How many books?
- There are 3 books in the Gentleman Bastard series, published 2006–2013.
- Is it finished?
- No — it's ongoing, but the next book doesn't have a release date yet.
- Where to start
- Start with The Lies of Locke Lamora (2006).
About 1,900 pages — roughly 30 hours of reading
Heist-driven fantasy following Locke Lamora and his crew of lovable con artists through a Venice-inspired city of thieves.
Here is the complete Gentleman Bastard reading order — all 3 books by Scott Lynch, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- The Lies of Locke LamoraLocke Lamora pulls the biggest con of his life in Camorr, just as a masked killer starts dismantling the city's thieves.2006544 pages
- Red Seas Under Red SkiesLocke and Jean try a pirate life while running a con on a casino's vault.2007588 pages
- The Republic of ThievesAn election fixed by sorcerers pits Locke against the only woman he ever loved.2013720 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Gentleman Bastard books are there?
There are 3 books in the Gentleman Bastard series by Scott Lynch, from The Lies of Locke Lamora (2006) to The Republic of Thieves (2013). Together they run to about 1,900 pages.
Is the Gentleman Bastard series finished?
No, it's ongoing. The most recent book is The Republic of Thieves (2013), and Scott Lynch hasn't dated the next one yet.
What is the first Gentleman Bastard book?
The Lies of Locke Lamora (2006) is book one, at 544 pages. Locke Lamora pulls the biggest con of his life in Camorr, just as a masked killer starts dismantling the city's thieves.
Should I read the Gentleman Bastard series in publication order?
Yes. For the Gentleman Bastard series, reading order and publication order are the same — The Lies of Locke Lamora (2006) through The Republic of Thieves (2013).
How long does it take to read all Gentleman Bastard books?
About 1,900 pages across 3 books — roughly 30 hours at a page a minute. The longest is The Republic of Thieves (720 pages); the shortest is The Lies of Locke Lamora (544 pages).