The Thorn of Camorr is said to be an unbeatable swordsman, a master thief, a friend to the poor, a ghost that walks through walls. Slightly built and battely competent with a sword, Locke Lamora is, much to his annoyance, the fabled Thorn. And while Locke does indeed steal from the rich (who else would be worth stealipg from ? ), the poor never see a penny. All of Locké s gains are strictly for himself and his tight-knit band of thieves : The Gentlemen Bastards.
The capricious, colourful ttr derworld of the ancient city of Camorr is the only home they've eiiFt known. But now a clandestine war is threatening to tear itapart. Caught up in a murderous game, Locke and his friends are suddenly struggling just to stay alive ...
