Before They Are Hanged (The First Law Trilogy Book 2)
by Joe Abercrombie
Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie holds a exceptional rating of 4.60 out of 5, based on 15.2K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 560 pages.
About Before They Are Hanged
Superior Glokta has a problem. How do you defend a city surrounded by enemies and riddled with traitors, when your allies can by no means be trusted, and your predecessor vanished without a trace? It’s enough to make a torturer want to run – if he could even walk without a stick.
Northmen have spilled over the border of Angland and are spreading fire and death across the frozen country. Crown Prince Ladisla is poised to drive them back and win undying glory. There is only one problem – he commands the worst-armed, worst-trained, worst-led army in the world.
And Bayaz, the First of the Magi, is leading a party of bold adventurers on a perilous mission through the ruins of the past. The most hated woman in the South, the most feared man in the North, and the most selfish boy in the Union make a strange alliance, but a deadly one. They might even stand a chance of saving mankind from the Eaters. If they didn’t hate each other quite so much.
Ancient secrets will be uncovered. Bloody battles will be won and lost. Bitter enemies will be forgiven – but not before they are hanged.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Joe Abercrombie |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 560 |
| Kindle Price | $11.99 |
| Genres | Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.60 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,219 |
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What genre is Before They Are Hanged?
Before They Are Hanged is categorized as Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
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Based on 15.2K reader ratings, Before They Are Hanged has an average score of 4.60 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."
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Before They Are Hanged has 560 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Before They Are Hanged?
Before They Are Hanged was written by Joe Abercrombie. It was first published in 2007.
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The ISBN-13 for Before They Are Hanged is 9781591026419.
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