A Storm of Swords
Here is the third volume in George R. R. Martin’s magnificent cycle of novels that includes *A Game of Thrones* and *A Clash of Kings*. As a whole, this series comprises a genuine masterpiece of modern fantasy, bringing together the best the genre has to offer. Magic, mystery, intrigue, romance, and adventure fill these pages and transport us to a world unlike any we have ever experienced. Already hailed as a classic, George R. R. Martin’s stunning series is destined to stand as one of the great achievements of imaginative fiction. ***A Storm of Swords*** Of the five contenders for power, one is dead, another in disfavor, and still the wars rage as violently as ever, as alliances are made and broken. Joffrey, of House Lannister, sits on the Iron Throne, the uneasy ruler of the land of the Seven Kingdoms. His most bitter rival, Lord Stannis, stands defeated and disgraced, the victim of the jealous sorceress who holds him in her evil thrall. But young Robb, of House Stark, still rules the North from the fortress of Riverrun. Robb plots against his despised Lannister enemies, even as they hold his sister hostage at King’s Landing, the seat of the Iron Throne. Meanwhile, making h
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Five kings still claim the Iron Throne, the Wall is under threat, and old plots converge. Third in A Song of Ice and Fire, picking up directly after A Clash of Kings.
A Storm of Swords contains many of the series' most discussed events, including the Red Wedding, the Battle of Castle Black, and the trial of Tyrion. Many fans consider it the peak of the series. George R.R. Martin originally split it into two volumes in some markets.
A Storm of Swords is split across seasons 3 and 4 of HBO's Game of Thrones. Reading the book first gives more interior character work and political detail. The show preserves most of the major events but condenses some plotlines.
A Storm of Swords was written by George R.R. Martin, published in 2000 by Bantam Books.
A Storm of Swords is 992 pages in standard print editions, though page counts vary slightly between hardcover, paperback, and large-print formats.
At an average reading pace of about 250 words per minute, A Storm of Swords takes most readers 15 to 21 hours to finish.
A Storm of Swords is a standalone novel by George R.R. Martin, not part of a series.
A Storm of Swords is available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from Amazon, Bookshop.org, ThriftBooks, and most major bookstores.
