bA master of his craft. - iForbesib bNo one writes with the seismic scope or primal intensity of Joe Abercrombie. - Pierce Brownb bA fragile peace gives way to conspiracy, betrayal, and rebellion in this sequel to the iNew York Timesi bestselling iA Little Hatred ifrom epic fantasy master Joe Abercrombie.b iPeace is just another kind of battlefield . . .i Savine dan Glokta, once Adua's most powerful investor, finds her judgement, fortune and reputation in tatters. But she still has all her ambitions, and no scruple will be permitted to stand in her way. For heroes like Leo dan Brock and Stour Nightfall, only happy with swords drawn, peace is an ordeal to end as soon as possible. But grievances must be nursed, power seized, and allies gathered first, while Rikke must master the power of the Long Eye . . . before it kills her. Unrest worms into every layer of society. The Breakers still lurk in the shadows, plotting to free the common man from his shackles, while noblemen bicker for thei