Second in the AGE OF MADNESS trilogy, THE TROUBLE WITH PEACE is the next instalment of a series which is revolutionising fantasy.

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Joe Abercrombie is doing some terrific work - George R, R, Martin

'No one writes with the seismic scope or primal intensity of Joe Abercrombie' Pierce Brown

'Delightfully twisted and evil' The Guardian

'Witty, Bloody and fun' Nicholas Eames

'A vivid and jolting tale' Robin Hobb

Joe Abercrombie was born in Lancaster, England, studied psychology at Manchester University, and worked as an editor of documentaries and live music before his first book, The Blade Itself, was published in 2006. Two further instalments of the First Law trilogy, Before They Are Hanged, and Last Argument of Kings, followed, along with three standalone books set in the same world: Best Served Cold, The Heroes and Red Country. He has also written the Shattered Sea trilogy for young adults, the Age of Madness trilogy for old adults, and Sharp Ends, a collection of short stories. He lives in Bath, England, with his wife and three children.