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Before They Are Hanged

Book Two
By Joe Abercrombie
Series: The First Law
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Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie follows a gripping journey where a disparate group, including a disgraced officer, a savage barbarian, and a bitter torturer, embark on perilous quests. Set in a world on the brink of war, political intrigue and military conflict intertwine, with characters wrestling with difficult choices and personal demons. This story is filled with dark humour and rich character development, creating an engaging chapter in the First Law trilogy.
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You might enjoy this gripping fantasy tale filled with political intrigues, grimdark themes, and complex characters. Fans of moral ambiguity and epic battles will be captivated by its fast-paced narrative and rich world-building. If you appreciate stories that blend wit, action, and a touch of dark humour, this book may be a great choice.

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Before They Are Hanged

Second in the superb, bestselling First Law series - striking, character-driven and cynical noir fantasy from an absolute master.

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Bitter and merciless war is coming to the frozen north. It's bloody and dangerous, and the Union army, split by politics and hamstrung by incompetence, is utterly unprepared for the slaughter that's 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 braced for the inevitable defeat and massacre to come, preparations are made to make the Gurkish pay for every inch of land... but a plot is festering to hand the city to its besiegers without a fight, and the previous Inquisitor of Dagoska vanished without a trace. Threatened from within and without the city, Glokta needs answers, and he needs them soon.

To the east, a small band of malefactors travel to the edge of the world to reclaim a device from history—a Seed, hidden for generations—with tremendous destructive potential. A device which could put an end to war, to the army of Eaters in the South, to the invasion of Shanka from the North—but only if it can be found, and only if its power can be controlled...

Before They Are Hanged presents a gripping continuation of the epic saga, where tough choices shape futures and heroes are forged in the harshest of battles.

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Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie is praised for its energetic and finely-wrought narrative, full of humour and intricate character development. Reviewers commend it as a compelling, character-driven fantasy that challenges and entertains, with its dark irony and twists keeping readers engaged. The sequel is lauded for its unexpected plot turns and Abercrombie's witty style, earning him recognition as a rising figure in the fantasy genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399604314

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 166.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 670g

Pages: 448

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Joe Abercrombie Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: The First Law

About the Author

Joe Abercrombie was born in Lancaster, England, studied psychology at Manchester University, and worked as an editor of documentaries and live music before his first book, The Blade Itself, was published in 2006. Two further instalments of the First Law trilogy, Before They Are Hanged, and Last Argument of Kings, followed, along with three standalone books set in the same world: Best Served Cold, The Heroes and Red Country. He has also written the Shattered Sea trilogy for young adults, the Age of Madness trilogy for old adults, and Sharp Ends, a collection of short stories. He lives in Bath, England, with his wife and three children. 

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