Sharp Ends

Stories from the World of the First Law

By: Joe Abercrombie

Narrated by: Steven Pacey

Sharp Ends is the ultimate collection of award winning tales and exclusive new short stories from the master of grimdark fantasy, Joe Abercrombie.

Violence explodes, treachery abounds, and the words are as deadly as the weapons in this rogue's gallery of side-shows, back-stories, and sharp endings from the world of the First Law.

The Union army may be full of bastards, but there's only one who thinks he can save the day single-handed when the Gurkish come calling: the incomparable Colonel Sand dan Glokta.

Curnden Craw and his dozen are out to recover a mysterious item from beyond the Crinna. Only one small problem: no one seems to know what the item is.

Shevedieh, the self-styled best thief in Styria, lurches from disaster to catastrophe alongside her best friend and greatest enemy, Javre, Lioness of Hoskopp.

And after years of bloodshed, the idealistic chieftain Bethod is desperate to bring peace to the North. There's only one obstacle left -- his own lunatic champion, the most feared man in the North: the Bloody-Nine . . .

Critic reviews

"Pointed, driven, and sharp."—Locus on Red Country

"Terrific fight scenes, compelling characters (some familiar, some new), and sardonic, vivid prose show Abercrombie at the top of his game."—Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) on Red Country

"Magnificent, richly entertaining"—Time on The Heroes

"Imagine The Lord of the Rings as directed by Kurosawa."—Lev Grossman, Wall Street Journal on The Heroes

"[Abercrombie has] begun breaking his own rules. And succeeding wildly at it. ... [R]arely has Abercrombie had so much fun while rollicking through his colorful cast's foibles and witty dialogue - and rarely has he dished out so much straight-for-the-heart poignancy."—The A.V. Club

"New, fresh, and exciting."—The Independent (UK)

"Exhilarating... Abercrombie's knack for wit and grit holds your attention throughout, and his eye for character means that there's heart as well as muscle."—SFX (UK)

"Abercrombie writes fantasy like no one else."—Guardian

The absolute best

There’s no better author , and no better narrator. It’s actually not even close. They’re simply the best

Incredible, gritty realism 

Honestly, nothing. Every aspect from the writing the characters, The voices and the music is outstanding.

The Bloody Nine is the man, but I can't wait to hear more about the ladies

Shy , Shevedieh, Javre, Carelof and the other women in these stories are people I want to know more about. These are some of best books I've read in my 60 + years, and Steven Pacey is the only voice for Mr. Abercrombie's world. Thanks all you have done so far, and I don't want it to end.

Short and sweet

My only wish is that there was more! I hope Joe doesn't take too long to work up some new material.

fun

Yet another excellent book by Mr. And mcgramby . I love the short stories , i felt it added to all the main books stories. I would definitely suggest saving this until after reading the other books