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7 books to read after The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch, sorted by what you loved about it.

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The Lies of Locke Lamora

Scott Lynch

Locke, male con artist, with his criminal crew. Camorr, a secondary-world canal city with Venetian influences.

Gentleman Bastard, book 1.

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If you loved: a specialist criminal crew

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Six of Crows

Leigh Bardugo Start with Six of Crows, then Crooked Kingdom.

Recommended by book creators or readers

What it is
Kaz Brekker assembles six outcasts with complementary skills. Ketterdam’s criminal world launches a dangerous heist.
Why it fits
A crew’s complementary skills and fragile trust support a dangerous job.
The difference
YA positioning and a different ensemble; not the same adult banter or Camorr setting.

If you loved: friendship and banter

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Theft of Swords

Michael J. Sullivan Start with Contains The Crown Conspiracy and Avempartha.

Editorial match

What it is
Royce, a thief, and Hadrian, a mercenary, are established partners. Elan; initially a kingdom-level conspiracy, expanding through Revelations.
Why it fits
Established partners rely on one another while a criminal job becomes a larger problem.
The difference
A central duo and royal conspiracy replace the elaborate confidence tricks.

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If you loved: a thief against powerful city interests

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Foundryside

Robert Jackson Bennett Start with Founders book one; Shorefall and Locklands follow.

Recommended by book creators or readers

What it is
Sancia Grado, a thief with unusual sensory abilities. Tevanne, dominated by powerful merchant houses and industrial magic.
Why it fits
A theft draws a vulnerable criminal into concealed struggles for power.
The difference
Industrial magic is much more central to the premise.

If you loved: underworld power and loyalty

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Priest of Bones

Peter McLean Start with War for the Rose Throne, book 1.

Editorial match

What it is
Tomas Piety, male returning soldier, priest and gang leader; Bloody Anne is a female veteran lieutenant. A city and criminal businesses contested after wartime service; precise historical analogue unverified.
Why it fits
A criminal leader must navigate coercion, allies and contested territory.
The difference
A returning soldier rebuilding his organisation rather than a con artist performing elaborate scams.

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If you loved: an irreverent thief’s voice

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The Blacktongue Thief

Christopher Buehlman Start with Blacktongue, volume 1.

Editorial match

What it is
Kinch, a male thief; Galva is a prominent female veteran companion, not the narrator. Secondary-world journey through a landscape shaped by goblin wars.
Why it fits
Verbal ingenuity and a thief’s perspective connect the reading experiences.
The difference
A first-person journey through a war-scarred landscape replaces urban cons.

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If you loved: a criminal crew with bigger ambitions

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Mistborn: The Final Empire

Brandon Sanderson Start with First of the original Mistborn trilogy.

My pick Recommended by book creators or readers

What it is
Vin, a young woman recruited by Kelsier into a criminal crew. An ash-covered empire ruled by a victorious dark lord.
Why it fits
A crew’s plans connect personal survival to a powerful ruling order.
The difference
Magic training and rebellion take greater prominence; the heist is not the whole story.

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Traitor's Blade

Sebastien de Castell

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What it is
Three disgraced travelling magistrates try to honour their murdered king's final orders.
Why it fits
Brotherhood like Locke and Jean.

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What should I read after The Lies of Locke Lamora?

It depends on what you loved about it. For a specialist criminal crew: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. For friendship and banter: Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan. For a thief against powerful city interests: Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett.

How many books like The Lies of Locke Lamora are on this page?

7 books, grouped by what readers loved about The Lies of Locke Lamora. Each one says why it fits, what is different and who backs the recommendation.

How this list is made: every match comes from Sandro's research catalog, which records who recommends what (book creators, readers, book sites) and an editorial comparison of what each book offers. Matches marked "Editorial match" are his own comparison. Recommendations cannot be bought.