Description
The Heroes - Joe Abercrombie
The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie is a brutal, darkly funny standalone fantasy novel set in the World of the First Law, centred on three days of bloody conflict in the North.
Armies from the Union and the North converge on an unremarkable hill that is about to become the centre of a devastating battle. Among those caught in the fighting are Bremer dan Gorst, a disgraced swordsman searching for redemption; Prince Calder, who would rather manipulate events than risk his own life; and Curnden Craw, an ageing warrior struggling to hold on to his sense of honour.
As alliances shift and personal ambitions collide, Abercrombie strips away romantic ideas of warfare and focuses on the chaos, fear, politics and human weaknesses behind the battlefield.
Sharp, violent and character-driven, The Heroes is an essential read for fans of grimdark fantasy and the wider First Law universe.
Why You'll Love It
- Standalone novel set in the World of the First Law
- Written by bestselling fantasy author Joe Abercrombie
- Dark and character-driven epic fantasy
- Focuses on a three-day battle in the North
- Features Bremer dan Gorst, Prince Calder and Curnden Craw
- Military strategy and political intrigue
- Grimdark atmosphere and morally complex characters
- Dark humour throughout
- Themes of power, honour, ambition and betrayal
- Ideal for fans of mature epic fantasy