As Westeros is torn apart by civil wars, Mance Rayder and the wildlings who live beyond the Wall prepare to invade the Kingdom of the North... and if they succeed, none of the self-proclaimed kings will be left alive to claim the Iron Throne.

The third book in the epic series, which has been honored with three Locus awards, has been translated into more than twenty languages and has sold millions of copies worldwide.

"Characters dark and with such intense passions, that they surpass even the Borgias."
(Guardian)

"Majestic, thrilling... Martin's writing is always rich and full of power."
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