Joe Abercrombie

5 summariesFantasy

Joe Abercrombie is a British author known for his works in the fantasy genre. His notable books include "The Blade Itself," "Before They Are Hanged," and "Last Argument of Kings," which comprise "The First Law Trilogy," as well as "Best Served Cold." Abercrombie's writing is characterized by its complex characters and gritty narratives.

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Books by Joe Abercrombie

5 books available

The Blade Itself
Joe Abercrombie
4.2 (165k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
In a world where heroes are villains and villains are heroes, a crippled torturer, a selfish nobleman, and a barbarian with a bloody past are unwillingly thrust together by a mysterious wizard as an ancient war threatens to consume them all.
Before They Are Hanged
Joe Abercrombie
4.3 (115k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A crippled torturer defends a city, a spoiled prince leads an army, and a cynical mage guides misfits on a quest, as an ancient war unravels with betrayal and bloody reckoning for all.
Last Argument of Kings
Joe Abercrombie
4.3 (108k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
As the Union nears collapse, a crippled torturer, a reluctant hero, and a bloody barbarian meet in a brutal story of war, betrayal, and dark magic, where only one thing is certain: the world will burn.
Best Served Cold
Joe Abercrombie
4.2 (65k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A betrayed mercenary, left for dead and broken, claws her way back from the brink with a motley crew of killers and misfits to systematically hunt down the seven men who wronged her, all while Styria bleeds under the shadow of war and treacherous power plays.
The First Law Trilogy
Joe Abercrombie
4.5 (8k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A crippled torturer, a narcissistic nobleman, and a barbarian trying to outrun his past meet in a brutal story of power, betrayal, and dark humor. No one is truly good, and redemption is a bloody, elusive idea.