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The Lot Lands

Dive into a gritty fantasy world where half-orcs, outcasts of society, form a brotherhood to defend civilization from brutal full-blooded orcs. These warriors carve out a life in a desolate no-man's-land, protecting humanity from invasion. As dark secrets and devastating betrayals come to light, they must confront horrifying truths that threaten the fragile peace. This series offers a standout adventure packed with action, moral ambiguity, and a foul-mouthed, charismatic voice.

The Free Bastards
The True Bastards
The Grey Bastards

Recommended Reading Order

  1. 1

    The Grey Bastards

    • 432 pages
    • 16 hours of reading
    4.2(387)Add rating

    Jackal, a proud member of the Grey Bastards, navigates life as a half-orc in the harsh Lots, a no-man's-land where his brotherhood protects fragile human civilization from brutal full-blooded orcs. However, Jackal soon discovers a dark secret at the core of the Bastards' existence, revealing a terrifying truth about humanity's fragile peace with the orcs and an impending threat. Following a profound betrayal, he must act quickly to thwart a devastating invasion while grappling with his own loyalties. This gritty adventure fantasy debut is raw and entertaining, appealing to fans of Joe Abercrombie, Mark Lawrence, and others. With a foul-mouthed voice and engaging plot, it promises a thrilling tale of battle, betrayal, and war pigs. Critics praise the author for his creativity, charm, and the vividness of his characters, marking this work as a must-read for fantasy enthusiasts.

    The Grey Bastards
  2. 2

    The True Bastards

    • 592 pages
    • 21 hours of reading
    4.0(121)Add rating

    The sequel to The Grey Bastards, this irresistibly swashbuckling, swaggering, foul-mouthed fantasy is rollicking, cunningly clever swords 'n' sorcery storytelling that's a shot of pure fun for fantasy fans.

    The True Bastards
  3. 3

    Following the runaway success of The Grey Bastards - one of the biggest debut epic fantasy launches of the last five years - and its sequelThe True Bastards comes the third and final book in the Lot Lands series: The Free Bastards

    The Free Bastards