The Gentleman Bastard Sequence

In the sprawling, dangerous underworld of the island city of Camorr, an orphan finds his calling not in brute force, but in the intricate art of the con. He rises to lead a notorious crew, the Gentleman Bastards, whose audacious ambitions frequently pit them against the city's most powerful—and perilous—forces.

Locke Lamora is a brilliant, quick-witted orphan with a penchant for elaborate schemes and a talent for charming his way into (and out of) trouble. Alongside his loyal, formidable companion, Jean Tannen, he embodies the ultimate antihero, driven by survival and a unique code of honor.

Across the series, their journey is a relentless test of wit, loyalty, and sheer will to survive against overwhelming odds. Each book plunges them into new, increasingly complex capers, forcing them to adapt their cunning and rely on their deep bonds while navigating treacherous political landscapes and powerful enemies. It's a tale of enduring friendship and audacious ambition within a found-family, in a world that consistently tries to break them.