Before They Were Hanged

Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie
The First Law Trilogy #2
Ancient secrets will be uncovered. Bloody battles will be won and lost.
Tropes: Reluctant Heroes, Dark Magic, Road Trip, War
 
As war rages in the north, the Union army faces dire challenges. In the south, the city of Dagoska is under siege. Inquisitor Glokta must defend it while uncovering treachery within. Meanwhile, a motley group embarks on a perilous journey to retrieve a powerful artifact, facing dangers that test their resolve.