β[A] fantasy masterwork . . . a dirty, blood-soaked gem of a novel [that reads] likeΒ Mad MaxΒ set in Tolkienβs Middle-earth.ββKirkus ReviewsΒ (starred review)
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JackalΒ 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 theΒ GreyΒ Bastards are Jackalβs sworn brothers, fighting at his side in a land where thereβs no room for softness.Β
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And once Jackalβs in chargeβas soon as he can unseat the Bastardsβ tyrannical, seemingly unkillable founderβthereβs a few things theyβll do different. Better.Β
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Or at least, thatβs the plan. Until the fallout from a deadly showdown makes Jackal start investigating the Lot Lands for himself. Soon, heβs wondering if his feelings have blinded him to ugly truths about this world, and the Bastardsβ place in it.Β
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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 alikeβalong with a host of dark magics so terrifying theyβd give even the heartiest Bastard pause.Β
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Finally, Jackal must ride to confront a threat thatβs lain in wait for generations, even as he wonders whether the Bastards canβor should--survive.Β
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Delivered with a generous wink to Sons of Anarchy, featuring sneaky-smart worldbuilding and gobs of fearsomely foul-mouthed charm,Β The Grey BastardsΒ is a grimy, pulpy, masterpieceβand a raunchy, swaggering, cunningly clever adventure thatβs like nothing youβve read before.
Praise for The Grey Bastards
βSaddle up the war boar and set off on a wild, gory thrill-ride that ends in an awesome climax and begs for a sequel.ββDaily Mail (UK)Β
βNon-stop action, though not for faint hearts . . . the Grey Bastards live up to their name in all respects.ββThe Wall Street JournalΒ