The Lies of Locke Lamora

The first book by a new author is usually promising but shaky. This book is pure genius.

The characters are well rounded, the dialogue is natural, the world is detailed and realistic, the plot is layered and fearless.

I could not put it down.

The only thing I don't like about this book is the title, and the author has already done a lot better with the title of the sequel Red Seas Under Red Skies