The main sequence
Read The Lies of Locke Lamora first, followed by Red Seas Under Red Skies and The Republic of Thieves. The three published novels follow Locke Lamora and Jean Tannen in chronological sequence, and each later book depends on events from the previous volume.
Current status
The Gentleman Bastard Sequence remains ongoing. The Fantasy Index does not list a next expected release date because no verified US publication date for the fourth main novel is available from the author or publisher sources checked on August 17, 2026.
Edition note
The book records use each novel's original US publication date. The linked edition records separately identify the current Del Rey US trade paperbacks, including ISBN-13, release date, format, and page count.
Reading order
Gentleman Bastard Sequence
Series overview, status, and indexed reading order.
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The Lies of Locke Lamora
Book 1 and the beginning of Locke and Jean's main sequence.
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Red Seas Under Red Skies
Book 2, continuing after the events in Camorr.
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The Republic of Thieves
Book 3 and the latest published main novel in the indexed sequence.
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Scott Lynch's indexed books and series.
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