Joe Abercrombie was born in Lancaster, England, studied psychology at Manchester University, and worked as an editor of documentaries and live music before his first book, The Blade Itself, was published in 2006. Two further instalments of the First Law trilogy, Before They Are Hanged, and Last Argument of Kings, followed, along with three standalone books set in the same world: Best Served Cold, The Heroes and Red Country. He has also written the Shattered Sea trilogy for young adults, the Age of Madness trilogy for old adults, and Sharp Ends, a collection of short stories. He lives in Bath, England, with his wife and three children.
Joe Abercrombie is terrific - Geroge R. R. MartinDelightfully twisted and evil - The GuardianI might not end up marrying this book, but I'm certainly infatuated with it right at the moment - Lilith SaintcrowThere is a gritty edge to his world, and an awareness of violence that is very contemporary... there is much to reward the reader - The TimesThere are great characters, sparky dialogue, an action-packed plot, and from the very first words and an opening scene that is literally a cliffhanger, you know you are in for a cheeky, vivid, exhilarating ride - Starburst MagazineThe Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie is the best new fantasy book I've read in the last 10 years. Yes. You heard that right - Andy Remic
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