Part i we should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles. The first law trilogy along with a handful of other volumes are considered must reads by anyone who claims to be a grimdark fan. Overall, before we are hanged was a good sequel to the blade itself and does a great job of setting up the third and final installment. Joe abercrombie is the new york times bestselling author of the heroes, best served cold, red country and the first law trilogy.
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