Martin, George R. R.  
  
  
    The sequel to the bestselling "A Clash of Kings" continues the story of the Seven Kingdoms. House Lannister has tightened its grip on the Iron Throne
 but Tyrion still chafes under the rule of his scheming sister
 his brutal father
 and his sadistic nephew. While a continent away
 Danaerys Stormborn and her dragons grow in power
 while each undertakes a single-minded quest for victory and envelops the world in a storm of swords.