Last Argument of Kings

Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie
The First Law Trilogy #3
Power corrupts, war destroys, and no one gets what they want.
Tropes: Grimdark Finale, Political Machinations, Tragic Endings, Dark Magic
 
The Union is in turmoil. Jezal dan Luthar grapples with unexpected responsibilities. Glokta maneuvers through political webs, balancing survival and ambition. Logen Ninefingers confronts his bloody past. As secrets unravel and battles rage, the line between hero and villain blurs in a world where power is the ultimate weapon.