The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastards, Book 1)

Enter the world of Camorr, a mysterious island city where life is hard, especially for an orphan like Locke Lamora. This is the first book in the Gentleman Bastard Sequence, an epic fantasy caper about a band of roguish conmen.

Under the tutelage of a skilled con artist, Locke becomes a thief, eventually leading the Gentlemen Bastards. They become infamous for fooling even the most feared ruler of the underworld.

However, a deadly and ambitious figure emerges from the shadows, unleashing a bloody coup. Locke faces a brutal game where the stakes are everything he holds dear. He must outwit this enemy, even if it means risking his life.