From the New York Times bestselling author of Red Country comes Half a King, the first book in a stirring new epic fantasy trilogy. A blockbuster breakout that will appeal to fans of George R. R. Martin, Patrick Rothfuss, and Scott Lynch.

Yarvi is the unlikely heir to the throne-a clever, thoughtful boy with a crippled hand who feels out of place in a violent, Viking-like society. When his father is murdered, Yarvi becomes the king-and begins a journey that will change him, and the kingdom, forever.

Story Locale: Fantasy world

JOE ABERCROMBIE is the New York Times bestselling author of Red Country and the First Law Trilogy: The Blade Itself, Before They are Hanged, and Last Argument of Kings. He spent ten years as a freelance film editor, but is now a full-time writer who lives in Bath, England, with his wife, two daughters, and son.

Author Residence: Bath, UK

Author Hometown: Lancaster, UK

Praise for Half a King:

"As in all Abercrombie's books, friends turn out to be enemies, enemies turn out to be friends; the line between good and evil is murky indeed; and nothing goes quite as we expect. Abercrombie also throws in his trademark dark humor and got me to laugh even during some grim scenes. With eye-popping plot twists and rollicking good action, Half a King is definitely a full adventure." -Rick Riordan, No. 1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series

"Enthralling! An up-all-night read." -Robin Hobb, New York Times-bestselling author of Fool's Assassin

"Half a King is my favorite book by Abercrombie so far, and that's saying something." -Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times-bestselling author of The Name of the Wind

" Half a King can be summed up in a single word: Masterpiece. What a wonderful book." -Myke Cole, author of Control Point