First published 2007
The Union's armies are hopelessly outmatched as a merciless war comes to the frozen north. In the south, the city of Dagoska braces for inevitable defeat, its citizens secretly plotting to hand the city to the besiegers without a fight. Amidst the chaos, the crippled and hated Superior Glokta must find a way to defend his city from all sides, even as his own allies cannot be trusted. Ancient secrets will be uncovered, bitter enemies will be forgiven - but not before they are hanged.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
560 pages · Paperback · Orbit
Content warnings: violence, war