Scott Lynch

Scott Lynch ( born April 2, 1978 in Saint Paul, Minnesota) is an American fantasy author.

His first book, The Lies of Locke Lamora ( German: The Lies of Locke Lamora ) was published in June 2006, the sequel Red Seas Under Red Skies ( German: Storm over red waters ) followed in July 2007 The books are the first two of a series. of the gentleman Bastards; planned are a total of seven books.

Since 2006 the author published on its website the online novel Queen of the Iron Sands. A total of 7 chapters have been published.

Lynch's books have been translated into numerous languages ​​, including they have been published in German by Heyne Verlag.

Reviews and Awards

The reviews of The Lies of Locke Lamora were predominantly positive. The book reached the second place in the category First Novel at the Locus Awards 2007.

Works

Gentleman Bastards

In the same world plays: The Bastards and the Knives, which the two stories The Mad Baron 's Mechanical Attic and The Choir of Knives is included and should appear after The Republic of Thieves. It is the history of the series.

Short stories

• The Effigy Engine, 2013, published in the anthology Fearsome Journeys by Jonathan Strahan, ISBN 978-1781081198