Items related to The Blade Itself: 1 (First Law Trilogy)
Synopsis
The first novel in the First Law Trilogy and debut fantasy novel from New York Times bestseller, Joe Abercrombie.
Logen Ninefingers, infamous barbarian, has finally run out of luck. Caught in one feud too many, he's on the verge of becoming a dead barbarian -- leaving nothing behind him but bad songs, dead friends, and a lot of happy enemies. Nobleman, dashing officer, and paragon of selfishness, Captain Jezal dan Luthar has nothing more dangerous in mind than fleecing his friends at cards and dreaming of glory in the fencing circle. But war is brewing, and on the battlefields of the frozen North they fight by altogether bloodier rules. Inquisitor Glokta, cripple turned torturer, would like nothing better than to see Jezal come home in a box. But then Glokta hates everyone: cutting treason out of the Union one confession at a time leaves little room for friendship. His latest trail of corpses may lead him right to the rotten heart of government, if he can stay alive long enough to follow it. Enter the wizard, Bayaz. A bald old man with a terrible temper and a pathetic assistant, he could be the First of the Magi, he could be a spectacular fraud, but whatever he is, he's about to make the lives of Logen, Jezal, and Glokta a whole lot more difficult. Murderous conspiracies rise to the surface, old scores are ready to be settled, and the line between hero and villain is sharp enough to draw blood. Unpredictable, compelling, wickedly funny, and packed with unforgettable characters, The Blade Itself is noir fantasy with a real cutting edge.First Law Trilogy
The Blade Itself
Before They Are Hanged
Last Argument of Kings For more from Joe Abercrombie, check out: Novels in the First Law world
Best Served Cold
The Heroes
Red Country
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
"Magnificent, richly entertaining"--Time on The Heroes
"Imagine The Lord of the Rings as directed by Kurosawa."--Lev Grossman, Wall Street Journal on The Heroes
"[Abercrombie has] begun breaking his own rules. And succeeding wildly at it. ... [R]arely has Abercrombie had so much fun while rollicking through his colorful cast's foibles and witty dialogue - and rarely has he dished out so much straight-for-the-heart poignancy."--The A.V. Club
"Abercrombie writes fantasy like no one else."--Guardian (UK)
"Pointed, driven, and sharp."--Locus on Red Country
"Exhilarating... Abercrombie's knack for wit and grit holds your attention throughout, and his eye for character means that there's heart as well as muscle."--SFX (UK)
"Bloody and relentless."--George R. R. Martin on Best Served Cold
"Bold and authentically original."--Jeff VanderMeer
"Abercrombie has written the finest epic fantasy trilogy in recent memory. He's one writer that no one should miss."--Junot Diaz
"If you're fond of bloodless, turgid fantasy with characters as thin as newspaper and as boring as plaster saints, Joe Abercrombie is really going to ruin your day. A long career for this guy would be a gift to our genre."--Scott Lynch, author of The Lies of Locke Lamora
Book Description
The best-selling fantasy trilogy, from one of Gollancz' biggest authors, is back as you've never seen it before
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherOrbit
- Publication date1900
- ISBN 10 0316387312
- ISBN 13 9780316387316
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages560
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Blade Itself (The First Law Trilogy, 1)
Seller: Goodwill Books, Hillsboro, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included. Seller Inventory # 3IIK0I004YP4
Quantity: 6 available
Seller Image
The Blade Itself (The First Law Trilogy, 1)
Seller: ZBK Books, Carlstadt, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. Used book in good and clean conditions. Pages and cover are intact. Limited notes marks and highlighting may be present. May show signs of normal shelf wear and bends on edges. Item may be missing CDs or access codes. May include library marks. Fast Shipping. Seller Inventory # ZWM.CZIO
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Blade Itself (The First Law Trilogy, 1)
Seller: ZBK Books, Carlstadt, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: acceptable. Used book - May contain writing, notes, highlighting, bends or folds. Text is readable, book is clean, and pages and cover mostly intact. May show normal wear and tear. Item may be missing CD. May include library marks. Fast Shipping. Seller Inventory # ZWM.CGMG
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Blade Itself (The First Law Trilogy, 1)
Seller: Dream Books Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps. Seller Inventory # DBV.0316387312.A
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Blade Itself 1 First Law T
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00079199843
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Blade Itself 1 First Law T
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition and has highlighting/writing on text. Used texts may not contain supplemental items such as CDs, info-trac etc. Seller Inventory # 00079138035
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
THE BLADE ITSELF
Seller: AVON HILL BOOKS, Cambridge, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Softcover. Condition: Fine. tall 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 560 pp; The First Law Trilogy, 1. Seller Inventory # 52119
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Blade Itself (The First Law Trilogy, 1)
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 1.25. Seller Inventory # 353-0316387312-gdd
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Blade Itself (The First Law)
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_420413532
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Blade Itself (The First Law Trilogy, 1)
Seller: EdmondDantes Bookseller, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Trade Paperback with only minor reading wear; book is clean, unmarked. In stock. Ships from MN, USA. Seller Inventory # 012118
Quantity: 1 available