The second in Abercrombies unpredictable noir fantasy, following the success of The Blade Itself, which sold over 11,000 copies in the first 2 months of its mass market paperback publication. The third volume, Last Argument Of Kings is also out in hardback this month. The Gurkish are massing to assault the city of Dagoska, defended by Inquisitor Glokta, it this dark and gritty tale.