Reading Order
3 series · 16 booksGentleman Bastard Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lies of Locke Lamora | 2006 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Red Seas Under Red Skies | 2007 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | The Republic of Thieves | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Scott Lynch Short Stories/Novellas
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bastards and the Knives (Short Story) | 2007 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Queen of the Iron Sands | 2009 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | In the Stacks (Short Story) | 2010 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | The Effigy Engine (Short Story) | 2018 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 5 | A Year and a Day in Old Theradane (Short Story) | 2019 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Scott Lynch Anthologies
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rogues | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | The Long List Anthology | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | Ex Libris: Stories of Librarians, Libraries, and Lore | 2017 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | The Book of Swords | 2017 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 5 | The Book Of Swords: Part 2 | 2018 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 6 | The Book of Magic: A Collection of Stories | 2018 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 7 | KOBOLD Guide to Roleplaying | 2024 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 8 | Grimdark Magazine Issue # 40 | 2024 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
**Scott Lynch** (born April 22, 1978) is an American author best known for his fantasy series, "The Gentlemen Bastards Sequence." Lynch earned a degree in economics from the University of Minnesota but later pursued writing. His debut novel, "The Lies of Locke Lamora," was published in 2006, introducing readers to a world of thieves, con artists, and magic. The novel received critical acclaim, earning comparisons to Patrick Rothfuss and George R.R. Martin. Lynch has followed up with two additional novels in the series: "Red Seas Under Red Skies" (2007) and "The Republic of Thieves" (2013). He was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Novel for both "Lies of Locke Lamora" and "Red Seas Under Red Skies." Lynch's writing is known for its inventive characters, witty dialogue, and atmospheric worldbuilding. He is praised for his ability to blend fantasy tropes with elements of mystery and heist thrillers. His work has been translated into numerous languages and has sold millions of copies worldwide.