Gentleman Bastard Collection by Scott Lynch

Step into the vibrant, treacherous underworld of Camorr with the Gentleman Bastard Collection. Follow the legendary con artist Locke Lamora and his elite crew in Scott Lynch's acclaimed epic fantasy series. Brimming with razor-sharp wit, intricate heists, high-stakes political maneuvering, and unforgettable betrayals, this thrilling trilogy is an absolute must-read for fans of brilliant thievery, masterful world-building, and action-packed fantasy. This 3-book collection includes: The Lies of Locke Lamora - An orphan's life is harsh and short in the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young Locke Lamora dodges death to become a master thief. As the leader of a band of light-fingered brothers known as the Gentleman Bastards, Locke pulls off outrageous cons—until a deadly mystery threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. Red Seas Under Red Skies - Escaping from Camorr with their lives barely intact, Locke and his loyal sidekick Jean travel to the exotic city of Tal Verrar. While attempting their most ambitious heist yet, they are blackmailed into the service of pirates and forced to survive the deadly, unforgiving high seas. The Republic of Thieves - After a spectacular but disastrous job, Locke is poisoned and slowly dying. His only hope for a cure comes with a heavy price: he and Jean must rig a high-stakes political election. Their opposition is none other than Sabetha—the love of Locke's life, and his equal in every way.