The Wisdom of Crowds (The Age of Madness, 3)
Chaos. Fury. Destruction.
The Great Change is upon us . . .
Some say that to change the world you must first burn it down. Now that belief will be tested in the crucible of revolution: the Breakers and Burners have seized the levers of power, the smoke of riots has replaced the smog of industry, and all must submit to the wisdom of crowds.
With nothing left to lose, Citizen Brock is determined to become a new hero for the new age, while Citizeness Savine must turn her talents from profit to survival before she can claw her way to redemption. Orso will find that when the world is turned upside down, no one is lower than a monarch. And in the bloody North, Rikke and her fragile Protectorate are running out of allies . . . while Black Calder gathers his forces and plots his vengeance.
The banks have fallen, the sun of the Union has been torn down, and in the darkness behind the scenes, the threads of the Weaver's ruthless plan are slowly being drawn together . . .
"A master of his craft." —Forbes
"No one writes with the seismic scope or primal intensity of Joe Abercrombie." —Pierce Brown
For more from Joe Abercrombie, check out:
The Age of Madness
A Little Hatred
The Trouble With Peace
The Wisdom of Crowds
The First Law Trilogy
The Blade Itself
Before They Are Hanged
Last Argument of Kings
Best Served Cold
The Heroes
Red Country
The Shattered Sea Trilogy
Half a King
Half a World
Half a War
In a world teetering on the brink of chaos, The Wisdom of Crowds by Joe Abercrombie stands as a testament to the unpredictable nature of power and the fragile balance between order and anarchy. As the third installment in The Age of Madness trilogy, this novel delves deep into the political machinations and personal struggles of characters caught in a web of deceit, betrayal, and revolution.
At the heart of the story is Savine dan Glokta, a fierce warrior and strategist determined to protect her city, Adua, from both internal and external threats. As she navigates the treacherous political landscape, she must confront the enigmatic figure of Orso, a former king who has returned from exile seeking revenge. Meanwhile, Leo dan Brock, a man haunted by the ghosts of his past, finds himself drawn into a web of conspiracy that threatens to unravel the delicate peace holding the city together.
With his trademark wit and unflinching portrayal of human nature, Abercrombie weaves a tapestry of intrigue, betrayal, and redemption. The Wisdom of Crowds explores the consequences of unchecked ambition, the limits of loyalty, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds. It is a story that will captivate readers with its complex characters, intricate plot, and thought-provoking themes.
In this final installment of The Age of Madness trilogy, Abercrombie brings his epic tale to a thrilling conclusion, leaving readers contemplating the nature of wisdom, the consequences of power, and the ultimate fate of those who dare to shape the world.
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