4.6
2 of 7
Fantasy & SciFi
Bitter and merciless war is coming to the frozen north. It's bloody and dangerous and the Union army, split by politics and hamstrung by incompetence, is utterly unprepared for the slaughter that's coming. Lacking experience, training, and in some cases even weapons the army is scarcely equipped to repel Bethod's scouts, let alone the cream of his forces.
In the heat-ravaged south the Gurkish are massing to assault the city of Dagoska, defended by Inquisitor Glokta. The city is braced for the inevitable defeat and massacre to come, preparations are made to make the Gurkish pay for every inch of land... but a plot is festering to hand the city to its beseigers without a fight, and the previous Inquisitor of Dagoska vanished without trace. Threatened from within and without the city, Glokta needs answers, and he needs them soon.
And to the east a small band of malefactors travel to the edge of the world to reclaim a device from history - a Seed, hidden for generations - with tremendous destructive potential. A device which could put a end to war, to the army of Eaters in the South, to the invasion of Shanka from the North - but only if it can be found, and only if its power can be controlled...
Read by Steven Pacey
(p) 2010 Orion Publishing Group
Ā© 2010 Gollancz (undefined): 9781409111450
undefined: 3 June 2010
4.6
2 of 7
Fantasy & SciFi
Bitter and merciless war is coming to the frozen north. It's bloody and dangerous and the Union army, split by politics and hamstrung by incompetence, is utterly unprepared for the slaughter that's coming. Lacking experience, training, and in some cases even weapons the army is scarcely equipped to repel Bethod's scouts, let alone the cream of his forces.
In the heat-ravaged south the Gurkish are massing to assault the city of Dagoska, defended by Inquisitor Glokta. The city is braced for the inevitable defeat and massacre to come, preparations are made to make the Gurkish pay for every inch of land... but a plot is festering to hand the city to its beseigers without a fight, and the previous Inquisitor of Dagoska vanished without trace. Threatened from within and without the city, Glokta needs answers, and he needs them soon.
And to the east a small band of malefactors travel to the edge of the world to reclaim a device from history - a Seed, hidden for generations - with tremendous destructive potential. A device which could put a end to war, to the army of Eaters in the South, to the invasion of Shanka from the North - but only if it can be found, and only if its power can be controlled...
Read by Steven Pacey
(p) 2010 Orion Publishing Group
Ā© 2010 Gollancz (undefined): 9781409111450
undefined: 3 June 2010
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Ritz
2 Feb 2022
The narration itself deserves five stars. Steven Pacey is amazing. The story is exceptional too. A very good story overall.
Saugata
16 Nov 2023
Great follow-up to Blade Itself
Neeraj
14 Jun 2023
Much better than the first book. The plot is intriguing and very unique. Sand dan Glokta and Bloody nine segments are always a highlight. I feel like all my favourite characters are going to die in the next bookš„².
Trisha
29 Jul 2021
My favourite fantasy series <3
Pravesh
13 Dec 2023
One of the best book , i am loving it .
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