The end is coming. Logen Ninefingers might only have one more fight in him - but it`s going to be a big one. Battle rages across the North, the King of the Northmen still stands firm, and there`s only one man who can stop him. His oldest friend, and his oldest enemy. It`s past time for the Bloody-Nine to come home. With too many masters and too little time, Superior Glokta is fighting a different kind of war. A secret struggle in which no-one is safe, and no-one can be trusted. His days with a sword are far behind him. It`s a good thing blackmail, threats and torture still work well enough.