A clash of kings ( Book #2 in A Song of Ice and Fire)

A Clash of Kings is the second installment in George R. R. Martin's epic fantasy series. Following the death of Eddard Stark, the Seven Kingdoms are thrown into chaos as multiple claimants fight for the Iron Throne. From the frozen North where Jon Snow ventures beyond the Wall, to the smoke-soaked shores of Dragonstone where Stannis Baratheon plots his claim, to the embattled city of King's Landing where Tyrion Lannister schemes for survival — war consumes the realm. Meanwhile, Daenerys Targaryen begins her rise in the east, commanding three young dragons. This epic tale of power, betrayal, and survival sets the stage for an even more devastating conflict to come.