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The Heroes

Written by: Joe Abercrombie
Narrated by: Steven Pacey
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They say Black Dow's killed more men than winter, and clawed his way to the throne of the North up a hill of skulls. The King of the Union, ever a jealous neighbour, is not about to stand smiling by while he claws his way any higher. The orders have been given and the armies are toiling through the northern mud. Thousands of men are converging on a forgotten ring of stones, on a worthless hill, in an unimportant valley, and they've brought a lot of sharpened metal with them.

Over three bloody days of battle, the fate of the North will be decided. But with both sides riddled by intrigues, follies, feuds and petty jealousies, it is unlikely to be the noblest hearts or even the strongest arms that prevail.

Three men. One battle. No Heroes.

©2011 Joe Abercrombie (P)2011 Orion Publishing Group Limited

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Great story

Interesting inclusion of characters for the previous series. Not as amazing as the main series but a great story non the less. highly recommend to anyone interested in dark fantasy

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Couldn't finish the book.

The narrator is fantastic. The story however, dragged on too much and ended up not finishing the last 17 hours. Disappointing end to a loved series.

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Not as good as other Joe Abercrombie

Have listened to 4 other books in this "world" by this author and narrator. This has been the worst. Too many characters where the book constantly jumps back and forth and not much happened. Still a decent listen but not the best on offer.

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excellent narration

Stephen pacey is the GOAT, excellent story from Joe , love the characters alot lot lot

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The Most Harrowing Depiction of War I Have Ever Read

This book breaks almost every norm of storytelling, but Abercrombie does it in a way that is not only refreshing, but truly brilliant. The fusion of gritty historical warfare, traditional narrative elements, and the very early era of firearms combine into a high octane novel that follows only a single battle, but makes it feel like it means the entire world.

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Abercrombie at his absolute best

An incredibly written decontruction of war, folly, and what it means to be a hero, brought to life by some of the best characters in the series. An absolute must read for fans of the first law trilogy.

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Once again another excellent performance

Fantastic characters, excellent story and another great story by Joe Abercrombie.
Better Served Cold edges it slightly but The Heroes is a close second in the series for me. Now on to Red Country.

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Another banger from JA

Another great listen that fills in more of the history and background of the world and it’s many characters.

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My favourite book in this series so far!

Love everything about this book but especially Gorst. Steven Percy is an absolute treasure. I found myself listening to chapters even after I read them to hear his take on characters. 5 stars all around!

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Great story. Great narrator.

If you like Joe Abercrombie’s stuff, you’ll like this. Steven Pacey kills it, as always.

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