How many books has Scott Lynch written?

Scott Lynch has published 7 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Scott Lynch's books in?

Read each series in its own order: start Gentleman Bastard Sequence with The Lies of Locke Lamora. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.

What is Scott Lynch's most famous book?

The Lies of Locke Lamora (2006) is Scott Lynch's most widely read book.

Are Scott Lynch's books connected?

3 books belong to 1 series (Gentleman Bastard Sequence); the other 6 books stand alone.

Scott Lynch books in order

American writer

Born: 1978
Country: United States
Books: 9
Series: 1

Scott Lynch has published 7 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with The Lies of Locke Lamora (2006). The series is Gentleman Bastard Sequence (3 books, starting with The Lies of Locke Lamora). The latest is Gentleman Bastard Sequence (2016).

Updated September 2026

Gentleman Bastard Sequence books in order (3)Series page

Reading order: 1 The Lies of Locke Lamora (2006) · 2 Red Seas Under Red Skies (2007) · 3 The Republic of Thieves (2013)

1.
The Lies of Locke Lamora (Jun 2006)
544 pages★ 4.1 (85 ratings)
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2.
Red Seas Under Red Skies (Jun 2007)
588 pages★ 4.1 (42 ratings)
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3.
The Republic of Thieves (Oct 2013)
650 pages★ 4.2 (37 ratings)
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Where to start with Scott Lynch

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The Lies of Locke Lamora
Scott Lynch's most-read book and the first of the 3 Gentleman Bastard Sequence books.
Highest rated
The Republic of Thieves
Rated 4.2 out of 5 by 37 readers.
Newest
Gentleman Bastard Sequence
Published 2016.

Standalone novels in order

Bastards and the Knives: The Mad Baron's Mechanical Attic and the Choir of Knives (2009)
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The Thorn of Emberlain (2012)
512 pages
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Kizil Gökler Altinda Kizil Denizler (2015)
696 pages
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Gentleman Bastard Sequence (2016)
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Non-fiction in order

Wit and Blasphemy of Atheists (2011)
208 pages
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Other books in order

The Wizard Who Kept Himself Suspicious (Jul 2026)
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About Scott Lynch

Scott Lynch is an American fantasy author, best known for the Gentleman Bastard Sequence series of novels. His first novel, The Lies of Locke Lamora, was purchased by Orion Books in August 2004 and published in June 2006 under the Gollancz imprint in the United Kingdom and under the Bantam imprint in the United States. The next two novels in the series, Red Seas Under Red Skies and The Republic of Thieves, were published in 2007 and 2013, respectively. The planned fourth of seven books in the series will be The Thorn of Emberlain.

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Scott Lynch FAQ

How many books has Scott Lynch written?: Scott Lynch has published 7 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Scott Lynch's books in?: Read each series in its own order: start Gentleman Bastard Sequence with The Lies of Locke Lamora. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
What is Scott Lynch's latest book?: Gentleman Bastard Sequence (2016).
What is Scott Lynch's most famous book?: The Lies of Locke Lamora (2006) is Scott Lynch's most widely read book.
Are Scott Lynch's books connected?: 3 books belong to 1 series (Gentleman Bastard Sequence); the other 6 books stand alone.