Half a King (Shattered Sea, #1)

by Joe Abercrombie

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'A fast-paced tale of betrayal and revenge that grabbed me from page one and refused to let go' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN

Read the first seven chapters of Joe Abercrombie's fantastic new book!

Prince Yarvi has vowed to regain a throne he never wanted. But first he must survive cruelty, chains and the bitter waters of the Shattered Sea itself. And he must do it all with only one good hand.

Born a weakling in the eyes of his father, Yarvi is alone in a world where a strong arm and a cold heart rule. He cannot grip a shield or swing an axe, so he must sharpen his mind to a deadly edge.

Gathering a strange fellowship of the outcast and the lost, he finds they can do more to help him become the man he needs to be than any court of nobles could.

But even with loyal friends at his side, Yarvi's path may end as it began - in twists, and traps and tragedy...

  • ISBN10 080417833X
  • ISBN13 9780804178334
  • Publish Date 15 July 2014 (first published 1 January 2014)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Imprint Del Rey Books
  • Format eBook
  • Language English