A CLASH OF KINGS

As the kingdom falls into civil war, multiple kings vie for the throne: Robb Stark in the north, Joffrey Baratheon in King's Landing, Stannis Baratheon at Dragonstone, and Renly Baratheon in the Stormlands. Tyrion Lannister plays a key role as Hand of the King, and Daenerys continues her journey in the East. The book also introduces the dire situation at the Wall, as Jon Snow ventures beyond it.