“Fresh, original, highly engaging — and exquisitely executed” (George Martin). The adventures of the “noble scoundrel” Locke Lamora continue. Now fate has led him to distant seas and forced him to sail under a black sail. This coincides quite unfortunately...
with the climax of a long-term scheme — to rob the legendary gaming house where entire fortunes are wagered every night; a gaming house whose owner is feared even by ruthless criminals and the powerful. But the freelance mages of far-off Cartena have their own plans… The continuation of one of the most vibrant fantasy debuts in recent years.
“Fresh, original, highly engaging — and exquisitely executed” (George Martin). The adventures of the “noble scoundrel” Locke Lamora continue. Now fate has led him to distant seas and forced him to sail under a black sail. This coincides quite unfortunately with the climax of a long-term scheme — to rob the legendary gaming house where entire fortunes are wagered every night; a gaming house whose owner is feared even by ruthless criminals and the powerful. But the freelance mages of far-off Cartena have their own plans… The continuation of one of the most vibrant fantasy debuts in recent years.