Half a King

A classic coming-of-age tale set in a vivid and richly-imagined world from Sunday Times bestselling author Joe Abercrombie.

‘A fast-paced tale of betrayal and revenge that grabbed me from page one and refused to let go’ - GEORGE R.R. MARTIN

Half a King follows Prince Yarvi, who has vowed to regain a throne he never wanted. But first, he must survive cruelty, chains, and the bitter waters of the Shattered Sea itself. All this he must achieve with only one good hand.

Born a weakling in the eyes of his father, Yarvi is alone in a world where a strong arm and a cold heart rule. Unable to grip a shield or swing an axe, he must sharpen his mind to a deadly edge.

Gathering a strange fellowship of the outcast and the lost, Yarvi finds they can do more to help him become the man he needs to be than any court of nobles could.

But even with loyal friends at his side, Yarvi’s path may end as it began – in twists, and traps, and tragedy…