Meet fantasy’s most memorable collection of antiheroes in The Blade Itself, book one of Joe Abercrombie’s First Law trilogy. A battle-scarred barbarian, a vain young officer, a crippled inquisitor, and a legendary wizard are pulled toward conflicts none of them fully understand. With morally gray characters, brutal action, political schemes, pitch-black humor, and dialogue sharp enough to draw blood, this modern grimdark classic is ideal for readers who prefer complicated people over spotless heroes. Start here before continuing with Before They Are Hanged and Last Argument of Kings.

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