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 ARGUMENT OF KINGS. For more from Joe Abercrombie, check out: Novels in the First Law world Best Served Cold The Heroes Red CountrySharp Ends: Stories From the World of the First Law
Industry Reviews
"Pointed, driven, and sharp." ""Locus "on "Red Country""" "Magnificent, richly entertaining" "Time on "The Heroes""" "Imagine The Lord of the Rings as directed by Kurosawa." "Lev Grossman, Wall Street Journal on "The Heroes""" "New, fresh, and exciting." "The "Independent "(UK)"" "Abercrombie writes fantasy like no one else." ""Guardian "(UK)"" "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) "New, fresh, and exciting."--The Independent (UK) "[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 "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 "Pointed, driven, and sharp."--Locus on Red Country "Abercrombie writes fantasy like no one else." Guardian (UK)" "New, fresh, and exciting." The Independent (UK)" "Magnificent, richly entertaining" Time on The Heroes" "Pointed, driven, and sharp." Locus on Red Country"