Camorr - News and Views from Scott Lynch's Locke Lamora books

The first book is titled Heroes Die. It concerns a dystopian Earth where the masses are entertained by televised role-playing fantasy combats. The protagonist is Hari Michaelson, known as Caine in the fantasy world, and he's the best there is. The plot jumps back and forth between Hari in the real world and Caine in the fantasy world, as Hari is disillusioned by the whole screwed up situation, and wants out, but the powers-that-be won't let him, and they set up a scenario in the fantasy world that forces him to continue.

There is a love interest and plenty of political intrigue, and some of the most exciting action sequences out there. Stover is a better-than-average writer who not only creates a suspenseful and complex narrative, but has deep themes underneath the story, too.

It was the best novel I read back in 1998, and I read a bunch of good ones that year.

I think any fan of Lynch would enjoy this novel and its even darker and more complex sequel, Blade of Tyshalle. 8-)

Thanks for the compliment, Ravelle. And you won't regret picking the book up, I can almost guarantee it. 8-)