In the third installment of George R. R. Martins acclaimed A Song of Ice and Fire series, the battle for the Iron Throne grows ever bloodier. Joffrey Baratheon rules in King’s Landing, but rebellion and betrayal threaten from every direction. Robb Stark fights to avenge his family and reclaim the North, while Stannis Baratheon reels from defeat, led by the shadowy influence of a priestess with dark powers. Across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys Targaryen gathers strength with her three dragons, determined to reclaim her birthright.

Yet even as rival factions clash in brutal warfare, a greater threat looms beyond the Wallan ancient, icy force rising in the wilderness. With shifting loyalties, shocking deaths, and the return of long-dormant magic, A Storm of Swords is a sweeping tale of power, sacrifice, and the high price of ambition in a world where no one is safe.