Handy Tools for the Hanged

The Second Novel in the Wildly Popular First Law Trilogy from New York Times Best Seller Joe Abercrombie

Superior Glokta, the torturer, faces a daunting challenge in defending a city surrounded by enemies and riddled with traitors, where his allies are untrustworthy, and his predecessor has vanished without a trace. It's a situation that's enough to make even a seasoned torturer want to flee, if only he could walk without a cane.

Meanwhile, Northmen have spilled over the border of Angland, spreading fire and death across the frozen country. Crown Prince Ladisla is poised to drive them back and achieve undying glory, but there's one problem – he commands the worst-armed, worst-trained, and worst-led army in the world.

In a separate mission, Bayaz, the First of the Magi, is leading a party of bold adventurers through the ruins of the past, on a perilous journey. This strange alliance includes the most hated woman in the South, the most feared man in the North, and the most selfish boy in the Union. Unlikely as they may seem, they might just stand a chance of saving mankind from the Eaters – if they can put aside their mutual hatred.

As the story unfolds, ancient secrets will be uncovered, and bloody battles will be won and lost. Bitter enemies will be forgiven, but not before they are hanged.

This is the second installment in Joe Abercrombie's wildly popular First Law Trilogy, which includes the following books:

1. The Blade Itself
2. Before They Are Hanged
3. Last Argument of Kings

For more immersive experiences in the First Law World, readers can check out the following additional novels:

• Best Served Cold
• The Heroes
• Red Country

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