Before They Are Hanged

In "Before They Are Hanged," the second installment of Joe Abercrombie's First Law Trilogy, the ailing torturer Glokta grapples with the daunting task of defending a treacherous city while dealing with untrustworthy allies and a missing predecessor. As chaos erupts with Northmen invading Angland, Crown Prince Ladisla attempts to rally his poorly equipped army for glory. Meanwhile, the enigmatic Bayaz leads a group of adventurers through perilous ruins, all while unlikely alliances form among the most despised and feared figures of the land. Secrets, battles, and shifting loyalties intertwine in this gripping tale of survival and betrayal.