Betrayed by his family and left for dead, prince Yarvi, reluctant heir to a divided kingdom, has vowed to reclaim a throne he never wanted. But first he must survive cruelty, chains and the bitter waters of the shattered sea itself - all with only one good hand. Born a weakling in the eyes of a hard, cold world, he cannot grip a shield or swing an axe, so has sharpened his mind to a deadly edge. Gathering a strange fellowship of the outcast, he finds they can help him more than any noble could. Even so, Yarvi's path may end as it began - in twists, traps and tragedy.
Betrayed by his family and left for dead, prince Yarvi, reluctant heir to a divided kingdom, has vowed to reclaim a throne he never wanted. But first he must survive cruelty, chains and the bitter waters of the shattered sea itself - all with only one good hand. Born a weakling in the eyes of a hard, cold world, he cannot grip a shield or swing an axe, so has sharpened his mind to a deadly edge. Gathering a strange fellowship of the outcast, he finds they can help him more than any noble could. Even so, Yarvi's path may end as it began - in twists, traps and tragedy.
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Shattered Sea
Shattered Sea
47 books in catalog
Epic fantasy literature received a distinct infusion of moral ambiguity, visceral action, and dark humor with the publication of The First Law trilogy. Written by British novelist and film editor Joseph Edward Abercrombie, these gritty narratives subvert traditional heroic tropes by focusing on cynical, complex characters navigating messy political conflicts. His expanded fantasy universe and young adult works, including the award-winning novel Half a King, offer grounded perspectives where noble intentions rarely yield clean outcomes.
Born in Lancaster, England, on December 31, 1974, Joseph Edward Abercrombie attended Lancaster Royal Grammar School before studying psychology at the University of Manchester. After moving to London, he worked in television production as a freelance film editor before embarking on a career in fiction writing. Drawing on his early interests in cartography and gaming, he began drafting his debut novel, The Blade Itself, in his mid-twenties. Published in 2006, the book was shortlisted for the Compton Crook Award and launched The First Law trilogy, which continued with Before They Are Hanged (2007) and Last Argument of Kings (2008). He later expanded this setting with standalone fantasy novels and The Age of Madness trilogy, while also entering young adult fiction with the Shattered Sea trilogy.
Abercrombie's writing is distinguished by its sharp wit, dark humor, and unvarnished portrayal of violence and power dynamics. Rather than presenting clear distinctions between good and evil, his narratives center on morally complex figures whose personal flaws and cynical viewpoints drive the story. His background as a film editor informs his dynamic pacing and vivid scene construction, allowing intricate multi-character plotlines to unfold fluidly across war zones and political courts. Recurring themes across his bibliography include the corrupting influence of authority, the cyclical nature of violence, and the personal cost of survival.
47 books in catalog
Epic fantasy literature received a distinct infusion of moral ambiguity, visceral action, and dark humor with the publication of The First Law trilogy. Written by British novelist and film editor Joseph Edward Abercrombie, these gritty narratives subvert traditional heroic tropes by focusing on cynical, complex characters navigating messy political conflicts. His expanded fantasy universe and young adult works, including the award-winning novel Half a King, offer grounded perspectives where noble intentions rarely yield clean outcomes.
Born in Lancaster, England, on December 31, 1974, Joseph Edward Abercrombie attended Lancaster Royal Grammar School before studying psychology at the University of Manchester. After moving to London, he worked in television production as a freelance film editor before embarking on a career in fiction writing. Drawing on his early interests in cartography and gaming, he began drafting his debut novel, The Blade Itself, in his mid-twenties. Published in 2006, the book was shortlisted for the Compton Crook Award and launched The First Law trilogy, which continued with Before They Are Hanged (2007) and Last Argument of Kings (2008). He later expanded this setting with standalone fantasy novels and The Age of Madness trilogy, while also entering young adult fiction with the Shattered Sea trilogy.
Abercrombie's writing is distinguished by its sharp wit, dark humor, and unvarnished portrayal of violence and power dynamics. Rather than presenting clear distinctions between good and evil, his narratives center on morally complex figures whose personal flaws and cynical viewpoints drive the story. His background as a film editor informs his dynamic pacing and vivid scene construction, allowing intricate multi-character plotlines to unfold fluidly across war zones and political courts. Recurring themes across his bibliography include the corrupting influence of authority, the cyclical nature of violence, and the personal cost of survival.
