A fragile peace gives way to conspiracy, betrayal, and rebellion in
this sequel to the New York Times bestselling A Little Hatred from
epic fantasy master Joe Abercrombie.
Peace is just another kind of battlefield . . .
Savine dan Glokta, once Adua's most powerful investor, finds her
judgement, fortune and reputation in tatters. But she still has all her
ambitions, and no scruple will be permitted to stand in her way.
For heroes like Leo dan Brock and Stour Nightfall, only happy with
swords drawn, peace is an ordeal to end as soon as possible. But
grievances must be nursed, power seized, and allies gathered first,
while Rikke must master the power of the Long Eye . . . before it kills
her.
Unrest worms into every layer of society. The Breakers still lurk in the
shadows, plotting to free the common man from his shackles, while
noblemen bicker for their own advantage. Orso struggles to find a safe
path through the maze of knives that is politics, only for his enemies,
and his debts, to multiply.
The old ways are swept aside, and the old leaders with them, but those
who would seize the reins of power will find no alliance, no friendship,
and no peace lasts forever.
For more from Joe Abercrombie, check out:
The Age of Madness
A Little Hatred
The Trouble With Peace
The First Law Trilogy
The Blade Itself
Before They Are Hanged
Last Argument of Kings
Best Served Cold
The Heroes
Red Country
The Shattered Sea Trilogy
Half a King
Half a World
Half a War
"A master of his craft." --Forbes
"No one writes with the seismic scope or primal intensity of Joe
Abercrombie." --Pierce Brown
