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Last Argument Of Kings

Book Three
Series: The First Law
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In Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie, the story reaches an intense climax as power struggles, betrayals, and war culminate in a world on the brink of chaos. Characters grappling with loyalty, ambition, and survival face challenging decisions that will have lasting consequences. The narrative seamlessly blends intrigue with dark humour, delivering a thrilling conclusion to the saga without overshadowing individual arcs.
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You might enjoy this gripping conclusion to the fantasy trilogy if you appreciate complex characters, intense action, and unpredictable plot twists. It's filled with political intrigue and moral ambiguity, making it a thrilling read for fans of dark and gritty epic fantasies.

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Last Argument Of Kings

Top notch noir fantasy - follow up to the superb THE BLADE ITSELF and BEFORE THEY ARE HANGED
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The end is coming.

Logen Ninefingers might only have one more fight in him - but it's going to be a big one. Battle rages across the North, the King of the Northmen still stands firm, and there's only one man who can stop him. His oldest friend, and his oldest enemy. It's past time for the Bloody-Nine to come home.

With too many masters and too little time, Superior Glokta is fighting a different kind of war. A secret struggle in which no-one is safe, and no-one can be trusted. His days with a sword are far behind him. It's a good thing blackmail, threats and torture still work well enough.

Jezal dan Luthar has decided that winning glory is far too painful, and turned his back on soldiering for a simple life with the woman he loves. But love can be painful too, and glory has a nasty habit of creeping up on a man when he least expects it.

While the King of the Union lies on his deathbed, the peasants revolt and the nobles scramble to steal his crown. No-one believes that the shadow of war is falling across the very heart of the Union. The First of the Magi has a plan to save the world, as he always does. But there are risks. There is no risk more terrible, after all, than to break the First Law...

Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie delivers a gripping conclusion, weaving together the fates of its compelling characters in a world teetering on the edge of chaos.

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Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie is highly recommended for its humour, craftsmanship, and energetic storytelling. Critics praise its thrilling conclusion to the trilogy, combining intense action with suspenseful elements. The book is appreciated for its breathtaking moments, compelling characters, and dark humour.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399604321

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 50.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 800g

Pages: 544

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,Β The Blade Itself, was published in 2006. Two further instalments of the First Law trilogy,Β Before They Are Hanged, andΒ Last Argument of Kings, followed, along with three standalone books set in the same world:Β Best Served Cold, The HeroesΒ andΒ Red Country. He has also written the Shattered Sea trilogy for young adults, the Age of Madness trilogy for old adults, andΒ Sharp Ends, a collection of short stories. He lives in Bath, England, with his wife and three children.Β 

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