Half a King (Shattered Sea, Book 1)

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A classic coming-of-age tale set in a vivid and richly-imagined world from Sunday Times bestselling author Joe Abercrombie.

A fast-paced tale of betrayal and revenge that grabbed me from page one and refused to let go GEORGE R.R. MARTIN
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, Yarvis path may end as it began in twists, and traps and tragedy

Reviews

Enthralling. An up-all-night read Robin Hobb

My favorite Abercrombie book yet Patrick Rothfuss

'Grips like a bear hug, warms like a bear skin' Daily Mail

Abercrombie writes fantasy like no one else Guardian

Remarkable thrilling, enthralling, and relentless Derek Landy

A magnificent, captivating world. James Dashner of MAZE RUNNER

Author Bio

Joe Abercrombie was born in Lancaster in 1974. His first book, The Blade Itself, was published in 2006. He lives in Bath with his wife Lou and their three children Grace, Eve and Teddy.