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Scott’s first novel titled, ‘The lies of Locke Lamora’ was published in the year 2006 by the Gollancz imprint in the UK and by the Bantam imprint in the US. He did not have to wait for too long to become a successful writer after his first novel came out. ![]() He has done a number of odd jobs such as a busboy, prep cook, waiter, office manager, dishwasher, web designer and a freelance writer. Scott attended the Woodbury High School as a child and later joined the Miskatonic University in Arkham for graduation. He was the eldest of the three brothers and used to live in Minnesota before moving to Western Wisconsin in the city of New Richmond very recently. He is well known for the Gentleman Bastard series of novels. Scott Lynch is a noted American author, who generally likes to write fantasy novels. ![]() |