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.
"A master of his craft." --Forbes "No one writes with the seismic
scope or primal intensity of Joe Abercrombie." --Pierce Brown
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 MadnessA Little HatredThe Trouble With Peace
The Wisdom of Crowds The First Law TrilogyThe Blade ItselfBefore
They Are HangedLast Argument of Kings
Best Served ColdThe HeroesRed Country The Shattered Sea
TrilogyHalf a KingHalf a WorldHalf a War
