Prince of Thorns (The Broken Empire, Book 1) Lawrence, Mark

**Prince of Thorns** throws you into a brutal post-apocalyptic world where Prince Jorg Ancrath isn't your typical fantasy hero—he's a ruthless, morally ambiguous teenager leading a band of outlaws across a shattered landscape. Mark Lawrence's dark fantasy debut blends medieval brutality with hints of a fallen technological civilization, creating something genuinely unsettling and addictive.

This isn't comfort reading. Jorg's quest for power involves betrayal, violence, and uncomfortable moral choices that'll have you questioning everything. Perfect for fans of grimdark fantasy who want their protagonists flawed and their worlds unforgiving. Think *Game of Thrones* meets *Mad Max* with a protagonist you'll love to hate.

Lawrence, a research scientist turned author, brings scientific precision to his worldbuilding while never losing sight of raw human emotion.

This preloved copy from Patina Paperbacks comes with character already built in—perfect for diving into Lawrence's Broken Empire trilogy.

**Reader Reviews:**
*"Jorg is absolutely despicable and I couldn't put it down. Lawrence writes anti-heroes like nobody else."*
*"Finally, a fantasy book that doesn't coddle you. Brilliant and brutal storytelling."*