BookBingeGentleman Bastard Books in Order
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:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Lies of Locke Lamora(2006)
- Red Seas Under Red Skies(2007)
- The Republic of Thieves(2013)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Gentleman Bastard series?
There are 3 books in the Gentleman Bastard series by Scott Lynch, beginning with The Lies of Locke Lamora (2006) and most recently The Republic of Thieves (2013).
What is the first Gentleman Bastard book?
The first book is The Lies of Locke Lamora, published in 2006. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Gentleman Bastard in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.