The Gentleman Bastard Sequence

The Gentleman Bastard Sequence is an epic fantasy caper series following Locke Lamora, an infamous orphan and gifted con artist in the mysterious island city of Camorr. Locke leads a band of thieves known as the Gentlemen Bastards, known for fooling even the underworld’s most feared ruler. But danger lurks, forcing Locke to fight to protect everything he holds dear.

In the second book, Locke and his sidekick, Jean, target the Sinspire, the world’s most exclusive gambling house, but someone intends to make them pay for their sins.

By the third book, Locke is poisoned and near death. His only hope is to become a political pawn in exchange for healing, but this requires him to face Sabetha, the love of his life and his equal in skill. She is now his rival.

Locke must choose between fighting or wooing her, a decision with life-or-death consequences.