First published 2006
Logen Ninefingers, a notorious barbarian, is running out of luck. Jezal dan Luthar, a dashing officer, cares only for glory and riches. Glokta, a crippled torturer, hunts for traitors in the Union. As war looms, these three are swept into a deadly conspiracy, where the line between hero and villain blurs, and the only way to survive is to play a bloody game of power.
Genres: historical-fiction, military-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action, political-thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, morally-grey-characters
560 pages · Paperback · Orbit
Content warnings: torture, violence