A band of once-legendary mercenaries reunites for one last, impossible rescue across a monster-choked wilderness—older, rustier, and funnier than they remember. With swagger, heart, and raucous set pieces, Kings of the Wyld turns a comeback tour into an epic quest you’ll cheer for.
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In Kings of the Wyld, did you enjoy the wild, dangerous quest at the heart of the story?
If the thrill of the mercenary band's mission to rescue a kidnapped daughter in Kings of the Wyld hooked you, you'll love The Blacktongue Thief. Kinch Na Shannack is a thief roped into a perilous journey with a warrior and a witch, braving monsters and magic as they chase a goal that keeps the pages turning. The sense of adventure and momentum will feel right at home.
In Kings of the Wyld, did you enjoy the colorful, memorable group dynamic?
If you loved the camaraderie and banter among Saga's aging mercenaries, Six of Crows will thrill you with its ragtag crew of criminals, each with unique skills and secrets. Watching Kaz, Inej, Jesper, and the rest navigate impossible odds together is every bit as fun—and fraught—as traveling with Clay, Moog, and the gang.
In Kings of the Wyld, did you enjoy the sharp humor and witty dialogue?
If Nicholas Eames' clever, irreverent humor made you laugh out loud, you'll revel in The Lies of Locke Lamora. Locke and his fellow Gentlemen Bastards constantly crack wise, outsmart their foes, and get into trouble with a wink, trading quips and barbs even in the face of deadly danger.
In Kings of the Wyld, did you enjoy the flawed, morally gray heroes taking center stage?
If you were fascinated by Saga's band of not-so-noble mercenaries, The First Law introduces you to characters like Logen Ninefingers, Glokta, and Jezal—each deeply flawed, sometimes ruthless, always compelling. You'll appreciate the way Abercrombie explores the messy, human side of heroism.
In Kings of the Wyld, did you enjoy the epic, adventurous scope spanning wild lands and fantastic dangers?
If you enjoyed the sprawling journey across monster-infested landscapes in Kings of the Wyld, Sufficiently Advanced Magic delivers a similarly grand adventure. Corin's quest through deadly magical towers and vast kingdoms captures that sense of scale and wonder, full of peril and discovery.
