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Start with The Lies of Locke Lamora and continue through all 4 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Lies of Locke Lamora
Book 2 by Scott Lynch
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Ends with The Thorn of Emberlain
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Book 2:The Lies of Locke Lamora
Scott Lynch • 1 recommendation
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- 4
Book 4:Red Seas Under Red Skies
Scott Lynch
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Book 6:The Republic of Thieves
Scott Lynch • 2013
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Book 7:The Thorn of Emberlain
Scott Lynch • 2021
Planned as the fourth Gentleman Bastard novel, The Thorn of Emberlain sends Locke Lamora and Jean Tannen into open war in the Kingdom of the Marrows, forcing a lifelong con artist to act as a soldier while facing unse...
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What is the best order to read the Gentleman Bastard series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Lies of Locke Lamora.
How many books are in the Gentleman Bastard series?
There are 4 books currently listed in the Gentleman Bastard series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Gentleman Bastard series?
New readers should start with The Lies of Locke Lamora, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Gentleman Bastard series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2013 to 2021.