The Knight and Knave of Swords

by Fritz Leiber

First published 1988

In the corrupt city of Lankhmar, the mismatched duo of the towering barbarian Fafhrd and the nimble, streetwise Grey Mouser navigate a treacherous underworld of crime lords, monsters, and dark magic. When a powerful sorcerer's schemes threaten to unravel the fragile peace, the reluctant heroes must put aside their selfish interests and band together to save their city – and themselves – from annihilation.

Genres: fiction, adventure, mystery, fantasy

Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family

Setting: Lankhmar (Imaginary Place)

303 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow & Co

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