Sharp Ends: Stories from the World of the First Law

Sharp Ends: Stories from the World of the First Law by Joe Abercrombie, 286 pages.

Seemingly, not so much stories, as odd bits and leftovers from the three First Law novels and Best Served Cold. Characters such as Nicomo Cosca, and Monzarro Murcatto from the South lands and Bethold, Whirrun, and the Bloody Nine from the North make appearances. There are new characters too, the thief Shevediah, and her interesting friends Carcolf, and Javre. The dialog and the pacing are all great, classic Abercrombie, but overall, Sharp Ends isn't going anywhere in particular. Fun reading that will definitely be of interest to Abercrombie's many fans and to fans of writers such as George R. R. Martin.