Before They Are Hanged

Bitter war looms in the north as the Union army faces a formidable threat from Bethod's forces, unprepared and divided by internal strife. Meanwhile, in the south, Inquisitor Glokta defends the city of Dagoska against an approaching Gurkish army. As tensions rise, a conspiracy threatens to surrender the city without resistance, while Glokta must uncover the truth behind the disappearance of his predecessor. Simultaneously, a group of outcasts embarks on a dangerous journey to confront their pasts and shape their futures.