George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire)

A boxed set featuring the first five novels of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series is perfect for fans of HBO's Game of Thrones. This immersive entertainment experience has earned the author, dubbed "the American Tolkien" by Time magazine, international acclaim and millions of loyal readers. The entire monumental cycle is now available, including A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and A Dance with Dragons.

Described as "one of the best series in the history of fantasy" by the Los Angeles Times, A Song of Ice and Fire transports readers to a world where the stern motto of House Stark, the northernmost of the fiefdoms that owe allegiance to King Robert Baratheon in far-off King's Landing, rings true: "Winter is coming." In Winterfell, Eddard Stark rules in Robert's name, surrounded by his family - his proud wife, Catelyn; his sons Robb, Brandon, and Rickon; his daughters Sansa and Arya; and his bastard son, Jon Snow. However, the peace and comfort of the Stark household is threatened by the looming dangers beyond the towering Wall to the north, where savage Wildings and unnatural creatures lurk, as well as a more immediate threat from the south.

Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, has died under mysterious circumstances, prompting Robert to ride north to Winterfell, bringing his queen, the lovely but cold Cersei, his son, the cruel and vainglorious Prince Joffrey, and the queen's brothers Jaime and Tyrion of the powerful and wealthy House Lannister - the first a swordsman without equal, the second a dwarf whose stunted stature belies a brilliant mind. The fateful encounter at Winterfell will change the course of kingdoms.

Across the Narrow Sea, Prince Viserys, heir of the fallen House Targaryen, which once ruled all of Westeros, schemes to reclaim the throne with an army of barbarian Dothraki, whose loyalty he will purchase in the only coin left to him: his beautiful yet innocent sister, Daenerys.

As The New York Times describes, George R. R. Martin is "a literary dervish, enthralled by complicated characters and vivid language, and bursting with the wild vision of the very best tale tellers." Readers are immersed in a world of intrigue, betrayal, and the constant struggle for power, where the lines between hero and villain are often blurred, and the consequences of one's actions can be as unpredictable as the changing of the seasons.

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