"Best Served Cold" is a gripping science fiction novel by Joe Abercrombie set in the war-torn landscape of Styria. The story unfolds during a time when the brutal Grand Duke Orso and the scheming League of Eight are embroiled in a bitter struggle for power. As the world around them descends into chaos, Monza Murcatto, a feared mercenary, is betrayed by her own employer and left for dead. With a broken body and an insatiable thirst for revenge, she embarks on a bloody path to hold seven men accountable. Along her journey, she is accompanied by a colorful band of allies who are as unpredictable as they are dangerous. The narrative is filled with intrigue, power plays, and the constant threat of dark forces operating in the background. "Best Served Cold" is a compelling work that immerses readers in a world of violence, betrayal, and unrelenting vengeance.