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Publisher's Summary
The second novel in the wildly popular First Law Trilogy from New York Times best seller Joe Abercrombie.
Superior Glokta has a problem. How do you defend a city surrounded by enemies and riddled with traitors when your allies can by no means be trusted, and your predecessor vanished without a trace? It's enough to make a torturer want to run - if he could even walk without a stick.
Northmen have spilled over the border of Angland and are spreading fire and death across the frozen country. Crown Prince Ladisla is poised to drive them back and win undying glory. There is only one problem - he commands the worst-armed, worst-trained, worst-led army in the world.
And Bayaz, the First of the Magi, is leading a party of bold adventurers on a perilous mission through the ruins of the past. The most hated woman in the South, the most feared man in the North, and the most selfish boy in the Union make a strange alliance but a deadly one. They might even stand a chance of saving mankind from the Eaters - if they didn't hate each other quite so much.
Ancient secrets will be uncovered. Bloody battles will be won and lost. Bitter enemies will be forgiven - but not before they are hanged.
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- Matthew
- 10-07-16
The single best fantasy experience I've ever had
I've read many fiction series, fantasy, and science fiction both, and I've seen associated movies when they're available.
This audio book experience has made tham all pale by comparison. It is astoundingly immersive. The next best thing to being in the world oneself.
The writing itself is amazing. By leaps and bounds the most plausible, emotionally realistic fantasy I've ever read.
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-15-15
Fantastic Characters
The first book in this series never seemed to reveal a plot and I was very concerned. However the deep character back stories really paid off in this volume. Highly recommended.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
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- Torbjørn Pettersen
- 10-22-15
A gem!
Both the story and the narration are top notch. Listened to it inthe car, took detours so I could listen longer.
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- Think about this
- IL, United States
- 02-25-18
The plot thickens
Binge worthy trilogy.
Superior Glokta is given the impossible task to defend a city sure to fall, realizing he can trust no one. Plots within plots on both sides of this battle, where you can't tell a good guy from a bad guy, and maybe it doesn't matter with the foe that mankind is facing.
Ferro, Nine Fingers and Luthar find themselves on a quest that threatens their lives, not finding out it's purpose till nearly the end. The depth of each character grows along the way though, making it a memorable journey. We do discover the background of each, and why Bayaz has chosen a couple of them to accompany him.
West is given orders to serve under the worthless Prince, keeping him well away from the fighting, or so it was thought, while Three Trees, Dogman and the crew decide to take a different path.
All and all it's a thoroughly enjoyable ride, with lots of battles, conspiracy, intrigue and a laugh or two, as the saga continues.
Steven Pacey is excellent!!
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- Dalton
- 10-03-16
Great story with a FANTASTIC narrator
Great story with a FANTASTIC narrator. Best narrator I've listened to hands down, really makes the characters come alive.
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- G. Parish
- WILLOUGHBY, OH, US
- 05-17-16
Amazing Sequel
This is an amazing second book in the series. In many ways it is even better than the first. If you like Grim Dark Fantasy, this sets the standard.
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- Jesse.B
- 11-05-16
Exciting and fun
greatly performed with a engrossing story. Violent battle and sharp wit made it a joy to listen to.
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- madmonk
- 10-21-16
Wonderful series
Abercrombie has written a wonderfully engaging story with dynamic characters. Pacey is an amazing narrator
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- Yarlkorg
- 09-07-16
Brutally awesome
The characters are amazing. The story doesn't go the way you think it will. Read this book!
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- Ryan Bloeser
- 11-06-15
Unparalleled
This is a great story, with fantastic character development and great plot. Don't miss it.
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