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A Little Hatred

By Joe Abercrombie
Series: The Age of Madness
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A Little Hatred is the thrilling first book in Joe Abercrombie's The Age of Madness Trilogy, set during the dawn of the industrial age when magic still holds its ground. In the bustling city of Adua and its perilous borders, key characters like Leo dan Brock, a soldier yearning for glory; Prince Orso, a disappointing royal; and Savine dan Glokta, a determined socialite, navigate a world rife with violence, ambition, and social unrest. Meanwhile, the cursed seer Rikke battles to control a powerful magical gift with the fate of the future at stake. Abercrombie weaves a tale of war, power, and change, blending sharp social commentary with epic fantasy conflict.
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Ideal for fans of gritty epic fantasy and complex social narratives, this book suits readers who appreciate dark humour, multifaceted characters, and a blend of magic with industrial age turmoil. Fans of Abercrombie's previous works and those seeking a sophisticated fantasy with political intrigue and action will find this a gripping read.

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The New York Times bestselling first book in Joe Abercrombie's The Age of Madness Trilogy where the age of the machine dawns, but the age of magic refuses to die.

The chimneys of industry rise over Adua and the world seethes with new opportunities. But old scores run deep as ever.

On the blood-soaked borders of Angland, Leo dan Brock struggles to win fame on the battlefield, and defeat the marauding armies of Stour Nightfall. He hopes for help from the crown. But King Jezal's son, the feckless Prince Orso, is a man who specialises in disappointments.

Savine dan Glokta—socialite, investor, and daughter of the most feared man in the Union—plans to claw her way to the top of the slag-heap of society by any means necessary. But the slums boil over with a rage that all the money in the world cannot control.

The age of the machine dawns, but the age of magic refuses to die. With the help of the mad hillwoman Isern-i-Phail, Rikke struggles to control the blessing or the curse, of the Long Eye. Glimpsing the future is one thing, but with the guiding hand of the First of the Magi still pulling the strings, changing it will be quite another...

For more from Joe Abercrombie, check out:

The First Law Series
The Blade Itself
Before They Are Hanged
Last Argument of Kings
Best Served Cold
The Heroes
Red Country

The Shattered Sea Trilogy
Half a King
Half a World
Half a War

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Praised as Abercrombie at his finest, A Little Hatred has been lauded for its witty and masterful plotting (Nicholas Eames), deep characterisation, and social insight (B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog). Reviewers have called it one of Abercrombie's most accomplished works (SFF World) and a compelling epic fantasy loaded with memorable characters and satirical edge. Esteemed authors like Lev Grossman and Robin Hobb have hailed it as a vivid, jolting, and masterful addition to the genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316187176

Publisher: Orbit

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 544g

Pages: 512

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Historical Fantasy Joe Abercrombie Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: The Age of Madness

About the Author

Joe Abercrombie was born in Lancaster in 1974, spent much of his youth in imaginary worlds, and left school with a good idea of how to make stuff up. After graduating from Manchester University he worked as a TV editor, but he never stopped making stuff up, and his first book, The Blade Itself, was published in 2006. He has since written eight more novels and a collection of stories in his First Law and Shattered Sea series. He lives in Bath with his wife Lou and their three children Grace, Eve and Teddy, and makes stuff up full-time.

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