While waiting and waiting and waiting and waiting some more for the next chapter in George R. R. Martin’s ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ series to be written and released, I’ve started looking for other fantasy-type books to catch my interest. Martin’ site recommended checking out a new author, Scott Lynch.
“The Lies of Locke Lamora” is a tremendous first novel from a talented author. This fantasy world is instantly compelling and believable. In the tradition of Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser, Locke Lamora is a lovable rogue that begins life as an orphan, but quickly rises to be the most legendary and feared thief of Camorr.
The story rarely slows but does suffer a little from the non-linear storytelling. Locke and his fellow Gentlemen Bastards begin a daring heist to steal from the city’s nobles but soon find themselves caught in another scheme.
I’ve already bought and can’t wait to read the sequel.