The Gentleman Bastards

Author: Lynch, Scott
This starts off decidedly on a non-epic note: a band of thieves go about robbing the rich to...live lavishly and just because they can. There is not great evil to defeat or kingdom at risk, just the personal narrative of a couple thieves. But as the books progress, the effects of Locke's decisions start having wider and wider consequences for the world at large. Basically, as you progress, the stakes grow larger as the world expands and as Locke finds out more about who he really is. By the end of book three, there's an character epiphany, and his former role in the larger events of the world, that will shake you to your boots.Besides all that 'spiciness' stuff, it's a brilliantly written novel, full of goody unexpected plot twists you don't see coming, thieving anti-heroes, and a mix in of other genres like sword and sorcery (heroes with magic, sword fighting, and plenty of high-stake action scenes) and epic fantasy (world building, magic system, a prevailing ancient mythos to the world with detailed history). So is The Gentleman Bastards counted as epic fantasy? I'd say yes, it is. And yes, read it.

Books in Gentleman Bastards Series (10)

Booklists having this book

Top 50 Best Epic Fantasy

Epic fantasy is arguably the father of all fantasy subgenres. It's also the most popular fantasy genre, with hordes of new epic fantasy books being released each month. Unfortunately, the... Read more

Other books by Lynch, Scott

The Lies Of Locke Lamora

There's so much about this wonderful series that's right. From a thrilling Robin Hood caper story (think a magical Oceans 11), compelling and complex characters, deep and expansive world-building, fascinating... Read more

The Gentleman Bastards

This starts off decidedly on a non-epic note: a band of thieves go about robbing the rich to...live lavishly and just because they can. There is not great evil to... Read more

The Gentleman Bastards

One of the best fantasy series in the genre. Clever, sharply written, with some seriously awesome characters, this is a series that you MUST read. The first book was awesome,... Read more

The Thorn Of Emberlain

 Read more

The Thorn Of Emberlain

 Read more

The Ministry Of Necessity

 Read more

The Mage And The Master Spy

 Read more

Inherit The Night

 Read more

The Thorn Of Emberlain

 Read more

Gentleman Bastards

British narrator Michael Page has won a slew of awards with good reason: he's one of the best narrators in the business. and he brings all his formidable skill to... Read more

The Ministry Of Necessity

 Read more

Inherit The Night

 Read more

News