First Law book 2 · 2007
Before They Are Hanged
The Union is at war on two fronts. Glokta is sent to hold a besieged southern city against overwhelming odds, Colonel West marches north against the King of the Northmen, and Bayaz leads a reluctant band, including Logen and Jezal, to the edge of the world in search of a powerful relic.
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Book facts
- Author
- Joe Abercrombie
- Series
- First Law, book 2 of 3
- Published
- 2007
- Setting
- Set in the Circle of the World
- Characters charted
- 6
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in Before They Are Hanged
6 recurring or key characters from Joe Abercrombie’s chart.
Lead 3
- Logen NinefingersNorthern barbarian with a terrible reputation
- Sand dan GloktaCrippled torturer of the Inquisition
- Jezal dan LutharVain young officer
Major 3
- BayazFirst of the Magi
- Ferro MaljinnEscaped slave seeking vengeance
- Collem WestOfficer of common birth
Also featuring these characters
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- A Little Hatred2019 · Age of Madness · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The Trouble with Peace2020 · Age of Madness · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The Wisdom of Crowds2021 · Age of Madness · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon