The First Law Trilogy - by Joe Abercrombie (Paperback)

About the Book

Infamous Logen Ninefingers has finally run out of luck. Caught in one feud too many, he's on the verge of becoming a dead barbarian. He is caught in murderous conspiracies and old scores, along with Captain Jezal dan Luthar, Inquisitor Glokta and the wizard Bayaz, who all must try to survive the coming war.

Book Synopsis

The complete First Law trilogy from New York Times bestseller and master of grimdark fantasy, Joe Abercrombie.

"The finest epic fantasy trilogy in recent memory." -- Junot Diaz

Murderous conspiracies rise to the surface, old scores are ready to be settled, and the line between hero and villain is sharp enough to draw blood. Unpredictable, compelling, wickedly funny, and packed with unforgettable characters, the First Law trilogy is noir fantasy with a real cutting edge.

This boxed set includes: The Blade Itself, Before They Are Hanged, The Last Arguement of the Kings.

Review Quotes

"[Abercrombie has] begun breaking his own rules. And succeeding wildly at it. ... [R]arely has Abercrombie had so much fun while rollicking through his colorful cast's foibles and witty dialogue - and rarely has he dished out so much straight-for-the-heart poignancy."--The A.V. Club

"Abercrombie writes fantasy like no one else."--Guardian (UK)

"Exhilarating... Abercrombie's knack for wit and grit holds your attention throughout, and his eye for character means that there's heart as well as muscle."--SFX (UK)

"Imagine The Lord of the Rings as directed by Kurosawa."--Lev Grossman, Wall Street Journal on The Heroes

"Magnificent, richly entertaining"--Time on The Heroes

"New, fresh, and exciting."--The Independent (UK)

"Pointed, driven, and sharp."--Locus on Red Country

About the Author

Joe Abercrombie is the New York Times bestselling author of Red Country and the First Law trilogy: The Blade Itself, Before They Are Hanged, and Last Argument of Kings. He is a full-time writer and occasional freelance film editor who lives in Bath, England with his wife and three children.