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The Trouble with Peace
- The Gripping Sunday Times Bestselling Fantasy
- Narrated by: Steven Pacey
- Series: The Age of Madness, Book 2
- Length: 21 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
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Publisher's Summary
Second in the age of Madness trilogy, The Trouble with Peace is the next instalment of a series which is revolutionising fantasy....
Conspiracy. Betrayal. Rebellion.
Peace is just another kind of battlefield....
Savine dan Glokta, once Adua's most powerful investor, finds her judgement, fortune and reputation in tatters. But she still has all her ambitions, and no scruple will be permitted to stand in her way.
For heroes like Leo dan Brock and Stour Nightfall, only happy with swords drawn, peace is an ordeal to end as soon as possible. But grievances must be nursed, power seized and allies gathered first, while Rikke must master the power of the Long Eye...before it kills her.
Unrest worms into every layer of society. The Breakers still lurk in the shadows, plotting to free the common man from his shackles, while noblemen bicker for their own advantage. Orso struggles to find a safe path through the maze of knives that is politics, only for his enemies, and his debts, to multiply.
The old ways are swept aside, and the old leaders with them, but those who would seize the reins of power will find no alliance, no friendship, and no peace, lasts forever.
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- Hawk
- 17-09-2020
Absolutely outstanding and exceeding expectations
When I reach for a new book I always hope it to be the best book, the greatest story that I have ever encountered, and usually this ends with disappointment. Not so with 'The Trouble with Peace'. I have to admit that while I enjoyed 'A Little Hatred' it was not as fulfilling as I had hoped it to be. I accepted that as the first part of a trilogy much time was invested in creating the characters and setting up the storyline for the following books, and that initial investment has paid huge dividends throughout this second instalment.
Abercrombie's writing is masterful and his characters are deep and complex, but within 'The Trouble with Peace' he has excelled himself and stunned me. The humour had me laughing, the tragedy made me sad, and the betrayals had me cold. The betrayals, the double dealings, the back stabbing.... I cannot believe or adequately express just how good this book really is, suffice it to be simply the best of his books to date. No doubt. It is obvious that the time Abercrombie has spent creating and editing his works are not wasted at all, and his plan, his vision for his world burns so very brightly. As always his characters are deep and complex (even the shallow characters have depth), but this can also be experienced throughout the minor and incidental characters.
And as for the narration, Steven Pacey has always done a magnificent job voicing the unique characters throughout 'The First Law' series, but he has also excelled and achieved perfection within 'The Trouble with Peace'. If you have any doubts about this all you need do is listen to Jappo Murcatto, and reflect on the sound of his parents voices. This is voice acting at its best, have no doubts.
You don't need the long-eye to know that I am eagerly awaiting Sept 2021 for the third part of this story. I just need to say masterful one more time - read it and you will know why. I wish all my book choices were this good, I truly do.
Simply brilliant.
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- 03-01-2021
The Trouble with Love
I wana say I can wait for the next one, but by the dead that'd be just another bold faced lie, truth is this turd of a book plucked all the right hear strings just when I thought there were none left, and in the blink of an eye the book was gone. But thats Abercrombie books for you, adds colour to your life you never knew existed before leaving you in the mud never quiet the same.
Gotta be realistic, I'll probably just start listening from the beginning again.
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- Russell
- 05-10-2020
Joe and Steven!
this has to be one of the greatest combinations in the history of the world!
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- Hadi
- 21-12-2020
Keeps getting better
If you think the first three books were good. Wait till you start reading the rest.
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- Lauren VS
- 07-10-2020
Fantastic
Another fantastic book by Lord Grimdark. Loved it! Fast paced, twists and turns, wry humour, bloody battles, mind games, cynicism, power plays, drama and laugh out loud moments for us who like dark wit. A neat twist at the end and a surprising reveal, I didn't guess at...
Epic narration by Steven Pacey once again! He is awesome at the voices and the genuine way people speak.
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- Matthew
- 03-10-2020
Every second line is pure gold
Joe Abercrombie is a king of comedy. Many books are funny, but they always take a while to build up to a joke. Joe Abercrombie has carefully crafted every line to be as entertaining as possible. The book really is an exemplary demonstration to every writer.
If you’re a fan of gritty comedy, do not miss this one because it’s the gold standard.
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- PuckerFactor
- 03-10-2020
A Masterclass
A Masterclass in story telling and narration...it doesn't get any better than this. Joe Abercrombie creates rich characters and ever twisting plots written in a flowing style that is unique, clever and brilliant. It keeps you wanting for more.
Steven Pacey's narration is a masterclass on how it's done. He is the perfect compliment to the range of characters and the pace of a dynamic story-line. This is why employing good actors is the way to make great stories into great audio books.
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- Erik
- 21-09-2020
Mr Abercrombie at his best.
Once again you will return to midderland and there will be no disappointment. The writer and narrator have stuck to their strengths with this one and the result is another modern masterpiece in a long line of excellent gorey goodness.
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- BubbleApple
- 01-06-2022
They just keep getting better!
This has easily become my favourite series and this is possibly my pick of the best book so far. Abercrombie has a wonderful knack of intertwining character stories together and it’s a joy to hear then come to life with yet another brilliant narration from Pacey. Thank you, this was another wonderful ride and joy to listen to.
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- Lexi
- 15-03-2022
Sensational! As always!
The only author I have found where I can't get enough of his writing! And this certainly delivers!
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- Victor
- 29-12-2020
A masterpiece in every aspect
I have read all previous books in the same universe and I keep finishing them completely blown away and amazed. This is so good, I believe I might have ruined myself by putting the bar this high for any book I'll read in the future.
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- Marco Selmo
- 16-12-2020
Amazing book, a masterpiece of Grim-dark.
Totally recommend to fans of Grim-dark and of Joe Abercrombie's work. Stephen Pacey's narration Is stellar, as always. Kinda sad I have to wait for Wisdom of Crowds.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-09-2020
Can’t wait for the next one
The combination of Abercrombie story’s and Steven Pacey masterful reading is always an delight and this book was no exeption.
I am always amazed how may well crafted sentences, that in there own could become a saying, Abercrombie can fit in one book and all these colourful characters where almost no one is truly good or bad, hero or coward, everyone is just trying to survive what the world has dealt them, makes these books such an interesting and fun read. There are no sides to take, love them all. The only thing I miss is not being able to get a glimpse of my all time favourite character, the Bloody Nine, but you must be realistic....
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- Tim
- 29-08-2021
Just brilliant.
This series just gets better! The writing is terrific, the banter between the main characters is a joy to listen to, the narration is top-notch, and the story is faultless.
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- Isk
- 31-03-2021
Harsh and cynical but awesome, great narrator
Pacey still is one of the best narrators out there. A perfect fit for the world that Abercrombie has created. This book is full of intrigues, bad coincidences, small decisions with big and horrible results, and characters that are as well meaning but flawed as they can be. What's not to love?
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Amazing
Extraordinary is in understatement. It as awesome as all the books of Joe Abercrombie. I am in love
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- Anonymous User
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Freaking great!
It doesn't get any better than this, can't wait for the last installment, just take my money Joe Abercrombie.
I have listened to countless audiobooks, Steven Pacey is without a doubt one of the best narrator's i have ever listened to.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-06-2022
fokin bad ass book, m8. good job
fokin bad ass book, m8. good job. is this long enough yet? I've really got nothing more to say
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- Mert
- 13-06-2022
Next level for salmon
This series are among my favorites, performance is unmatched. Story is crazy good carries away
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- Martin
- 29-05-2022
Steven Pacey performance deserves 10stars
so far I'm really liking Mr Abercrombie's books. Dark and violent sure, but also very funny. the characters are great, all flawed (some are kinda nuts) but also very human. Steven Pacey delivers one of the best audiobook performances I've ever heard.
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- C. Holden
- 20-09-2020
Exceptional
Taken as a whole, the First Law canon is a remarkable achievement. I usually rave about Pacey's peerless narration, and that's still extraordinary, but it's more than that. Abercrombie is a master. Every sentence sings with craft, cleverness and wit. It reignites the wonder and delight of youthful reading. This man was born to write. Now, with a body of lore to draw upon, he is able to add layers and textures that, in many ways, surpass Tolkien and Martin. A standard fantasy trope is to build worlds against the historical backdrop of quasi-legendary eras. Tolkien, the First and Second Ages; Martin, the Age of Heroes. Abercrombie does this too. But his decision to progress his world, to dynastically develop, enfeeble and replace his characters, means that we, the readers, are able to watch the Ages unfold with unique intimacy, to enjoy the frisson of recognition as new characters refer to those long dead, often inaccurately, and to experience the kind of dramatic irony that only comes with years of intricate world building. Quite how this guy manages to critique our own world, its economic systems, its modes of morality, its political structures, whilst at the same time making us weep at the tragedy of human interactions, and laugh out loud at antics related to bodily fluids, is a deep mystery. For an exceptionally long novel (you're getting big bang for your buck) Abercrombie's structure and pacing is now flawless. I couldn't stop listening. Yet I didn't want it to end. Not ever. This is the best there is in the genre.
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- R S
- 17-09-2020
Brilliant!
Joe Abercrombie is one of my favourite authors and more so after this book! Amazing stuff! This book has twists and turns that are constantly gripping and the humour made me chuckle out loud. Wonderful and loathsome characters a plenty to love and to hate, and none ever just black and white.
Steven Pacey is a treat to listen to as always!
Only downside is, what will I listen to now that won’t seem bland in comparison?!
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- Cereal Killers
- 16-09-2020
Awesome Stuff
Abercrombie is Amazing as usual, you can expect the unexpected in this book. Lots of betrayals, twists and dark humor.
Steven Pacey is a top notch narrator and in fine form yet again
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- Iain
- 16-11-2020
A Phenomenal Author and another Great Novel
What I love about Joe Abercrombie is that he can have your personal allegiance to a character flip and twist multiple times as he weaves his tales. There are others who build lore and forshadow amd enritch their worlds more deftly than he, this is true, but his character work really is second to none. It's blistering with nuance humour and a merciless view of humanity that is, probably, quite sadly, more true tham false. At least in where the persuit of power is concerned.
If your thinking... "well this sounds like a review of any one of his books"...then... your right, but then again... its always nice to be consistently and remorselessly brilliant than forgettable.
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-09-2020
Joe is a genius
Best narrator alive, great book in a new world with plenty of enjoyable moments and a well crafted plot.
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- paula
- 06-11-2020
Joe and Pacey... the dream team!
Joe Abercrombie has the ability to write characters that I just love and Steven Pacey gives them to life.. it really is a dream team!
The story is nicely paced, with some nice twists, that even if you’ve seen them coming, you’re still looking forward to them and the ones you didn’t are even better!
I would put Joe Abercrombie in my top 3 writers and this book has certainly helped keep him there!
One thing I love about the characters, is even the ones that self doubt, or are struggling with guilt (for whatever reason!), he never writes them whiny! I get so board of whining guilt fests that some authors think help builds a characters depth, Joe gets on with it.
Humour is just the right amount (a number of laughs were had!) and the descriptions of battles, bring the pain and horror to life, without feeling melancholy.
Either way I was very happy!
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- Diep Thai
- 19-09-2020
Another instant classic
Abercrombie does it again with all those political and military twists and turns! Absolute must-listen with the godlike Steven Pacey returning to narrate. Can't wait for the next one already.
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- Roland Danse
- 18-09-2020
Wow. You really need this book in your life.
It's worth the purchase.
Great Characters
Great Plot
Very Clever
Some of Abercrombie's best writing.
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- Marie
- 17-09-2020
Perfect
A perfectly written book read by a true master! Speechless with admiration for them both !
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- Ian T Boyle
- 19-09-2020
By the Dead
Without a doubt the best installment of the First Law books so far, great story, great performance (Steven Lacey dose sound like he's channeling Jason Statham for one character)
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