The Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch
A poisoning. An election to rig. A partnership to restore . . . the third in the Gentleman Bastard sequence is a superb read for fans of GAME OF THRONES.
Lynch layers con and counter-con, twist and counter twist, two new cities and a huge cast of characters, all of it glued together by irresistible prose and fruity, insult-stuffed dialogueWelcome back, Scott. You've been missed. * SFX *
Lynch has lost none of his flair or ambition. ...Republic [of thieves] has a romantic centre, upon which Lynch layers con and counter-con, twist and counter twist, two new cities and a huge cast of characters, all of it glued together by irresistible prose and fruity, insult-stuffed dialogue. Welcome back Scott. We've missed you. -- Dean Evans * SFX MAGAZINE *
Scott Lynch has upped his game in every sense, and any epic fantasy I read after this is going to have a damned difficult act to follow. * overtheeffingrainbow.blogspot.co.uk *
It is a well-written and overall thrilling book that will keep you engaged until late into the night. * theroamingbard.wordpress.com *
Locke Lamora is proving to be one of the most engaging and enigmatic characters in fantasy, reading his voice is pure delight. * SFFWorld.blogspot.co.uk *
Scott Lynch is undoubtedly a master of the modern fantasy genre. -- Paul Holmes * THEELOQUENTPAGE.CO.UK *
Everything fans of The Gentleman Bastards are waiting for, and a lot that they won't expect. * bookwormblues.net *
Lynch has lost none of his flair or ambition. ...Republic [of thieves] has a romantic centre, upon which Lynch layers con and counter-con, twist and counter twist, two new cities and a huge cast of characters, all of it glued together by irresistible prose and fruity, insult-stuffed dialogue. Welcome back Scott. We've missed you. -- Dean Evans * SFX MAGAZINE *
Scott Lynch has upped his game in every sense, and any epic fantasy I read after this is going to have a damned difficult act to follow. * overtheeffingrainbow.blogspot.co.uk *
It is a well-written and overall thrilling book that will keep you engaged until late into the night. * theroamingbard.wordpress.com *
Locke Lamora is proving to be one of the most engaging and enigmatic characters in fantasy, reading his voice is pure delight. * SFFWorld.blogspot.co.uk *
Scott Lynch is undoubtedly a master of the modern fantasy genre. -- Paul Holmes * THEELOQUENTPAGE.CO.UK *
Everything fans of The Gentleman Bastards are waiting for, and a lot that they won't expect. * bookwormblues.net *
Scott Lynch was born in 1978 in St. Paul, Minnesota, and current lives in Wisconsin. In addition to being a freelance writer for various role playing game companies he has done all the usual jobs writers put in their bios: dishwasher, waiter, web designer, marketing writer, office manager and short-order cook. His first novel, The Lies of Locke Lamora, was an international success and he now writes full-time.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780575084469 |
| ISBN 10 | 0575084464 |
| Title | The Republic of Thieves |
| Author | Scott Lynch |
| Series | Gentleman Bastard |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2014-07-31 |
| Number of pages | 736 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for David Gemmell Awards for Fantasy Fiction 2014 (UK), Short-listed for David Gemmell Awards for Fantasy Fiction 2014 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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