Episode 8:
The Lies of Locke Lamora
Episode Summary:
In this episode, we drop into The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch—a slick, sharp, and gloriously layered heist fantasy where deception is currency and loyalty is always up for sale. Set in the gritty streets of Camorr, this story delivers elaborate cons, brutal stakes, and a crew of thieves you can’t help but root for—even when they’re lying through their teeth. Also: friendship, betrayal, and the long game of survival when the whole city's a mark.
What We Cover:
- Found family, loyalty, and the cracks that form under pressure
- The art of the long con — and what it costs to pull it off
- Grief, rage, and revenge hiding beneath clever dialogue
- The blurred line between survival, performance, and identity
- How Scott Lynch turns criminal chaos into character-driven gold
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