Chaos is about to fall on the Union-and our heroes are in the thick of it. In Angland, the infamous Logen Ninefingers and his berserkers join His Majesty's army to wage a long, bloody and, perhaps, futile battle against the King of the Northmen. Meanwhile, in Adua, the capital city, Superior Glokta is fighting a different kind of war-a secret struggle for the throne of the Kingdom. The self-absorbed Captain Jezal dan Luthar wants only to settle down with the woman he loves. But Jezal will find there's no escaping glory, because Bayaz, First of the Magi, has a surprise in store for him. Ultimately, in his determination to save the world, Bayaz must put it at risk. And there is no risk more terrible than to break the First Law.... - from Amzon