Before They Are Hanged
Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie is the second novel in the First Law Trilogy, published by Orbit on September 8, 2015. This edition spans 560 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Superior Glokta as he grapples with the challenge of defending a city besieged by enemies and riddled with betrayal, all while navigating the complexities of unreliable allies. Meanwhile, Crown Prince Ladisla faces the daunting task of leading a poorly equipped army against invading Northmen, and Bayaz, the First of the Magi, embarks on a dangerous quest with a diverse group of adventurers.
Readers will encounter a richly woven tale filled with ancient secrets, intense battles, and complex alliances. The story explores themes of war and military strategy, as well as the dynamics of power and betrayal among its characters. As the protagonists confront their personal conflicts and the looming threat of the Eaters, the narrative promises to unfold a gripping saga of survival and conflict. This edition is a significant continuation of Abercrombie’s epic fantasy series, inviting readers deeper into a world where trust is scarce and danger is ever-present.
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The second novel in the wildly popular First Law Trilogy from New York Times bestseller Joe Abercrombie.
Superior Glokta has a problem. How do you defend a city surrounded by enemies and riddled with traitors, when your allies can by no means be trusted, and your predecessor vanished without a trace? It’s enough to make a torturer want to run — if he could even walk without a stick.
Northmen have spilled over the border of Angland and are spreading fire and death across the frozen country. Crown Prince Ladisla is poised to drive them back and win undying glory. There is only one problem — he commands the worst-armed, worst-trained, worst-led army in the world.
And Bayaz, the First of the Magi, is leading a party of bold adventurers on a perilous mission through the ruins of the past. The most hated woman in the South, the most feared man in the North, and the most selfish boy in the Union make a strange alliance, but a deadly one. They might even stand a chance of saving mankind from the Eaters — if they didn’t hate each other quite so much.
Ancient secrets will be uncovered. Bloody battles will be won and lost. Bitter enemies will be forgiven — but not before they are hanged.
First Law Trilogy
The Blade Itself
Before They Are Hanged
Last Argument of Kings
For more from Joe Abercrombie, check out:
Novels in the First Law world
Best Served Cold
The Heroes
Red Country
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