The Grey Bastards: A Novel by Jonathan French (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Grey Bastards by Jonathan French "[A] fantasy masterwork . . . a dirty, blood-soaked gem of a novel [that reads] like Mad Max set in Tolkiens Middle-earth."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Jackal and his fellow half-orcs patrol the barren wastes of the Lot Lands, spilling their own damned blood to keep civilized folk safe. A rabble of hard-talking, hog-riding, whore-mongering brawlers they may be, but the Grey Bastards are Jackals sworn brothers, fighting at his side in a land where theres no room for softness. And once Jackals in charge—as soon as he can unseat the Bastards tyrannical, seemingly unkillable founder—theres a few things theyll do different. Better. Or at least, thats the plan. Until the fallout from a deadly showdown makes Jackal start investigating the Lot Lands for himself. Soon, hes wondering if his feelings have blinded him to ugly truths about this world, and the Bastards place in it. In a quest for answers that takes him from decaying dungeons to the frontlines of an ancient feud, Jackal finds himself battling invading orcs, rampaging centaurs, and grubby human conspiracies alike—along with a host of dark magics so terrifying theyd give even the heartiest Bastard pause. Finally, Jackal must ride to confront a threat thats lain in wait for generations, even as he wonders whether the Bastards can—or should--survive. Delivered with a generous wink to Sons of Anarchy, featuring sneaky-smart worldbuilding and gobs of fearsomely foul-mouthed charm, The Grey Bastards is a grimy, pulpy, masterpiece—and a raunchy, swaggering, cunningly clever adventure thats like nothing youve read before.Praise for The Grey Bastards"Saddle up the war boar and set off on a wild, gory thrill-ride that ends in an awesome climax and begs for a sequel."—Daily Mail (UK) "Non-stop action, though not for faint hearts . . . the Grey Bastards live up to their name in all respects."—The Wall Street Journal FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography JONATHAN FRENCH lives in Atlanta with his wife and son. He is a devoted reader of comic books, an expert thrower of oddly shaped dice, and a serial con attendee. Review "A filthy, charismatic and frankly excellent read."—Mark Lawrence, international bestselling author of Prince of Thorns and Red Sister "A funny thing happens when reading The Grey Bastards. Youre rolling along, smiling at the novelties on display, but then, almost without warning, you find yourself truly in the world French has created, and it all becomes wonderfully familiar and convincing. The world-building creates exactly the kind of seamless transition that makes fantasy literature compelling, informative, and just plain fun."—R.A. Salvatore, New York Times bestselling author of The Legend of Drizzt "French flips the fantasy script as the monsters become the good guys, fueling an action-packed, sneakily smart adventure. Half orc and all badass, Jackal is a hero you wont soon forget."—Scott Sigler, New York Times bestselling author of Alive and Infected "Refashions high-fantasy tropes into something both vibrant and highly entertaining..a fantasy take on Sons of Anarchy might seem an unlikely starting point for an excellent novel, but Jonathan French manages it with considerable aplomb."—Anthony Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of the Ravens Shadow trilogy "The Grey Bastards dragged me in immediately. A bloody good tale of battles, intrigue, betrayal, duty and frickin war pigs."—Brian McClellan, author of The Powder Mage trilogy "A gritty adventure with a fantastic, foul-mouthed voice and filthy, lovable characters in a wonderfully original world. Fans of Abercrombies THE FIRST LAW or the soldierly banter of Eriksons MALAZAN BOOK OF THE FALLEN will like this a lot."—Django Wexler, author of The Shadow Campaigns series"A terrific and highly original epic fantasy debut . . . Frenchs half-orcs, halflings, centaurs, and others have rich histories and folklore, giving the work depth while never getting in the way of the fun. Excellent fantasy fare on all levels."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)"A dirty, blood-soaked gem of a novel [that reads] like Mad Max set in Tolkiens Middle Earth . . . powered by unparalleled worldbuilding, polished storytelling, and relentless pacing. A fantasy masterwork."—Kirkus Reviews (starred) Review Quote "A filthy, charismatic and frankly excellent read." --Mark Lawrence, international bestselling author of Prince of Thorns and Red Sister "A funny thing happens when reading The Grey Bastards . Youre rolling along, smiling at the novelties on display, but then, almost without warning, you find yourself truly in the world French has created, and it all becomes wonderfully familiar and convincing. The world-building creates exactly the kind of seamless transition that makes fantasy literature compelling, informative, and just plain fun." --R.A. Salvatore, New York Times bestselling author of The Legend of Drizzt "French flips the fantasy script as the monsters become the good guys, fueling an action-packed, sneakily smart adventure. Half orc and all badass, Jackal is a hero you wont soon forget." --Scott Sigler, New York Times bestselling author of Alive and Infected "Refashions high-fantasy tropes into something both vibrant and highly entertaining..a fantasy take on Sons of Anarchy might seem an unlikely starting point for an excellent novel, but Jonathan French manages it with considerable aplomb." --Anthony Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of the Ravens Shadow trilogy " The Grey Bastards dragged me in immediately. A bloody good tale of battles, intrigue, betrayal, duty and frickin war pigs." --Brian McClellan, author of The Powder Mage trilogy "A gritty adventure with a fantastic, foul-mouthed voice and filthy, lovable characters in a wonderfully original world. Fans of Abercrombies THE FIRST LAW or the soldierly banter of Eriksons MALAZAN BOOK OF THE FALLEN will like this a lot." --Django Wexler, author of The Shadow Campaigns series "A terrific and highly original epic fantasy debut...Frenchs half-orcs, halflings, centaurs, and others have rich histories and folklore, giving the work depth while never getting in the way of the fun. Excellent fantasy fare on all levels." -- Publishers Weekly (starred) "A dirty, blood-soaked gem of a novel [that reads] like Mad Max set in Tolkiens Middle Earth...powered by unparalleled worldbuilding, polished storytelling, and relentless pacing. A fantasy masterwork." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred) "Saddle up the war boar and set off on a wild, gory thrill-ride that ends in an awesome climax and begs for a sequel." -- Daily Mail (UK) "Non-stop action, though not for faint hearts...the Grey Bastards live up to their name in all respects." -- The Wall Street Journal Excerpt from Book ***This excerpt is from an advance uncorrected copy proof*** Copyright Details ISBN0525572457 Author Jonathan French Short Title GREY BASTARDS Pages 432 Language English ISBN-10 0525572457 ISBN-13 9780525572459 Format Paperback DEWEY 813.6 Series The Lot Lands Year 2019 Publication Date 2019-03-19 Subtitle A Novel Series Number 1 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-03-19 NZ Release Date 2019-03-19 US Release Date 2019-03-19 UK Release Date 2019-03-19 Place of Publication New York Publisher Random House USA Inc Imprint Crown Publishing Group, Division of Random House Inc Replaces 9780525575832 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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