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Shy South’s journey begins when she cuts ties with her fearful stepfather and sets out into the perilous Far Country, a region where law is scarce and the supernatural is real. As she faces the menacing Ghosts that haunt the land, Shy is forced to partner with Nicomo Cosca, a hardened soldier of fortune known for his ruthless reputation. Together, they embark on a perilous quest, driven by Shy’s singular goal: to recover what has been taken from her family. The partnership is strained by mutual mistrust and the dangers of the Far Country, yet it becomes the only chance Shy has to succeed.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Joe Abercrombie
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