Before They Are Hanged, 9780575082014
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Frozen north, burning south, ancient power: war descends, chaos reigns.

Before They Are Hanged

Book Two

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  • Paperback

    592 pages

  • Release Date

    30 April 2008

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Summary

A bitter and merciless war is coming to the frozen north. It is bloody and dangerous and the Union army, split by politics and hamstrung by incompetence, is utterly unprepared for the slaughter that is coming. Lacking experience, training and in some cases even weapons the army is scarcely equipped to repel Bethod’s scouts, let alone the cream of his forces.

In the heat-ravaged south the Gurkish are massing to assault the city of Dagoska, defended by Inquisitor Glokta. The city is bra…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780575082014
ISBN-10:0575082011
Author:Joe Abercrombie
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Imprint:Gollancz
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:592
Release Date:30 April 2008
Weight:407g
Dimensions:196mm x 130mm x 40mm
Series:The First Law
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Critics Review

This grim and vivid sequel to 2007’s THE BLADE ITSELF transcends its middle volume status, keeping the reader engaged with complicated plotting and intriguing character development. Abercrombie leavens the bloody action with moments of dark humor, developing a story suffused with a rich understanding of human darkness and light. - Publishers Weekly Starred Review.

About The Author

Joe Abercrombie

Joe Abercrombie is a freelance film editor living in London with his family.

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