Red Seas Under Red Skies

In Red Seas Under Red Skies, the brilliant continuation of Scott Lynch's Gentleman Bastard series, criminals Locke Lamora and Jean Tannen find themselves in a new city rife with opportunity and danger. Having fled their chaos-ridden home of Camorr, Locke and Jean arrive in the opulent and treacherous city-state of Tal Varrar. Their sights are set on the most audacious heist yet: to rob the infamous Sinspire, a luxurious gaming house guarded by impenetrable security and wickedly sharp eyes. The Sinspire is renowned for its flawless record – no crook has ever stolen from it, and lived to tell the tale.

Locke and Jean, however, are no ordinary thieves. With their unmatched cunning and expertise in deception and strategy, they begin crafting an elaborate plan to extract a fortune from this temple of chance. Yet, as the saying goes, "the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry." And in Tal Varrar, nothing stays simple for long.

In a twist of fate and circumstance, Locke and Jean are forcibly recruited into a perilous mission on the high seas. Their new task? To help bring down the fearsome pirate fleet led by the legendary Zamira Drakasha. It’s a daunting assignment, especially for two land-lovers who must quickly adapt to the treacherous life on the ocean.

Meanwhile, a shadow from their past looms large. The Bondsmagi, a powerful guild of mages whom Locke has scorned and survived once before, hunger for revenge. They plot in the shadows, seeking to finish what was started and make Locke pay for his past insolence.

Red Seas Under Red Skies weaves a thrilling narrative brimming with suspense, action, and clever deceptions. Scott Lynch masterfully blends complex characters and intricate plotlines, offering readers a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas and a deeper dive into the ambitions and resilience of two of fantasy's most enduring rogues.