joe abercrombie the last argument of kings

The third was no more’n a boy, stood down the end of the quay and frowning out at the dark sea.ĭogman faked a nasty limp as he walked over, dragging one leg behind him and wincing like he was in pain. Just past him was a younger man, missing his left arm above the elbow. The nearest was an old man with grey hair and a face looked like it had seen some weather.

‘Thought it was meant to be summer!’ The three of ’em looked up. There is no risk more terrible, than to break the First Law…Ĭold night!’ shouted the Dogman. Only the First of the Magi can save the world – but there are risks. No-one believes that the shadow of war is about to fall across the heart of the Union. The King of the Union lies on his deathbed, the peasants revolt, and the nobles scramble to steal his crown. But love can be painful too – and glory has a nasty habit of creeping up on a man when he least expects it. Jezal dan Luthar has decided that winning glory is too painful an undertaking, and turned his back on soldering for a simple life with the woman he loves. As his days with a sword are far behind him, it’s fortunate that he’s deadly with his remaining weapons: blackmail, threats, and torture. A secret struggle in which no-one is safe, and no-one can be trusted. With too many masters and too little time, Superior Glokta is fighting a different kind of war. His oldest friend, and his oldest enemy: it’s time for the Bloody-Nine to come home. Battle rages across the North, the King of the Northmen still stands firm, and there’s only one man who can stop him. Logen Ninefingers might only have one more fight in him – but it’s going to be a big one.

“Last Argument of Kings.” – Inscribed on his cannons by Louis XIV

Joe abercrombie the last argument of kings