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Half a King

Shattered Sea (Book 1)

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What to expect

A classic coming-of-age tale set in a vivid and richly-imagined world from Sunday Times bestselling author Joe Abercrombie.

‘Joe Abercrombie is doing some terrific work’ GEORGE R.R. MARTIN

Prince Yarvi has vowed to regain a throne he never wanted. But first he must survive cruelty, chains and the bitter waters of the Shattered Sea itself. And he must do it all with only one good hand.

Born a weakling in the eyes of his father, Yarvi is alone in a world where a strong arm and a cold heart rule. He cannot grip a shield or swing an axe, so he must sharpen his mind to a deadly edge.

Gathering a strange fellowship of the outcast and the lost, he finds they can do more to help him become the man he needs to be than any court of nobles could.

But even with loyal friends at his side, Yarvi’s path may end as it began – in twists, and traps and tragedy…

Critics Review

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‘Abercrombie writes fantasy like no one else’ Guardian

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‘This is my favourite Abercrombie book yet’ PATRICK ROTHFUSS

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‘Joe Abercrombie is fast becoming my favourite writer. HALF A KING is a remarkable achievement — thrilling, enthralling, and relentless. The action is frenetic, the characters are as sharp as the blades they wield, and the humour is biting. It's sure to garner him a whole new legion of fans’ DEREK LANDY

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‘Enthralling. An up-all-night read’ ROBIN HOBB

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‘HALF A KING can be summed up in a single word: Masterpiece’ MYKE COLE

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‘With eye-popping plot twists and rollicking good action, HALF A KING is definitely a full adventure’ RICK RIORDAN

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‘A magnificent, captivating world.’ James Dashner of MAZE RUNNER

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Author Joe Abercrombie
Narrator Ben Elliot
Series Shattered Sea
Duration 9 hours and 27 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9780007553563
Format Audiobook
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Genre Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Modern and contemporary fiction, Myths and Legends, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: journeys and voyages
Availability AU, GB, IE

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