A Storm of Swords

In "A Storm of Swords," the third book of the acclaimed series behind HBO's "Game of Thrones," the struggle for power intensifies across the Seven Kingdoms. Joffrey rules from the Iron Throne, while his most formidable rival, Lord Stannis, faces disgrace. As young Robb maintains his hold in the North and the exiled queen Daenerys journeys through conflict with her three dragons, opposing forces clash, including an army of wildlings and a supernatural threat. The fate of the realm teeters on the brink as the wars rage on, promising a fierce climax.