Sharp Ends: Stories from the World of The First Law by Joe Abercrombie (English)

Description: Sharp Ends by Joe Abercrombie A collection of short stories from The First Law universe FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Union army may be full of bastards, but theres only one who thinks he can save the day single-handed when the Gurkish come calling: the incomparable Colonel Sand dan Glokta.Curnden Craw and his dozen are out to recover a mysterious item from beyond the Crinna. Only one small problem: no one seems to know what the item is.Shevedieh, the self-styled best thief in Styria, lurches from disaster to catastrophe alongside her best friend and greatest enemy, Javre, Lioness of Hoskopp.And after years of bloodshed, the idealistic chieftain Bethod is desperate to bring peace to the North. Theres only one obstacle left - his own lunatic champion, the most feared man in the North: the Bloody-Nine . . .Sharp Ends combines previously published, award-winning tales with exclusive new short stories. Violence explodes, treachery abounds, and the words are as deadly as the weapons in this rogues gallery of side-shows, back-stories, and sharp endings from the world of the First Law. Notes A collection of short stories set in the First Law universe, from the author of Best Served Cold, The Heroes and The Blade Itself. Author Biography Joe Abercrombie was born in Lancaster, England, studied psychology at Manchester University, and worked as an editor of documentaries and live music before his first book, The Blade Itself, was published in 2006. Two further instalments of the First Law trilogy, Before They Are Hanged, and Last Argument of Kings, followed, along with three standalone books set in the same world: Best Served Cold, The Heroes and Red Country. He has also written the Shattered Sea trilogy for young adults, the Age of Madness trilogy for old adults, and Sharp Ends, a collection of short stories. He lives in Bath, England, with his wife and three children. Review Joe Abercrombie is doing some terrific work - George R. R. MartinDelightfully twisted and evil - GuardianJoe Abercrombie has written the finest epic fantasy in recent memory - Junot Diaz, Pulitzer Prize Winner, on Red CountryJoe Abercrombie is probably the brightest star among the new generation of British fantasy writers - The Times Long Description The Union army may be full of bastards, but theres only one who thinks he can save the day single-handed when the Gurkish come calling: the incomparable Colonel Sand dan Glokta.Curnden Craw and his dozen are out to recover a mysterious item from beyond the Crinna. Only one small problem: no one seems to know what the item is.Shevedieh, the self-styled best thief in Styria, lurches from disaster to catastrophe alongside her best friend and greatest enemy, Javre, Lioness of Hoskopp.And after years of bloodshed, the idealistic chieftain Bethod is desperate to bring peace to the North. Theres only one obstacle left - his own lunatic champion, the most feared man in the North: the Bloody-Nine . . .Sharp Ends combines previously published, award-winning tales with exclusive new short stories. Violence explodes, treachery abounds, and the words are as deadly as the weapons in this rogues gallery of side-shows, back-stories, and sharp endings from the world of the First Law. Review Quote Joe Abercrombie is doing some terrific work- George R. R. MartinDelightfully twisted and evil - GuardianJoe Abercrombie has written the finest epic fantasy in recent memory- Junot Diaz, Pulitzer Prize Winner, on Red CountryJoe Abercrombie is probably the brightest star among the new generation of British fantasy writers - The Times Promotional "Headline" A collection of short stories from The First Law universe Description for Sales People Joe Abercrombie is The brightest star among the new generation of British fantasy writers THE TIMES Details ISBN0575104694 Author Joe Abercrombie Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2017 ISBN-10 0575104694 ISBN-13 9780575104693 Format Paperback Publication Date 2017-02-09 Media Book Pages 384 Imprint Gollancz Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Subtitle Stories from the World of The First Law DEWEY 823.92 Language English UK Release Date 2017-02-09 Audience General Series World of the First Law NZ Release Date 2017-04-10 AU Release Date 2017-04-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101691047;

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