A Fortress of Grey Ice is the second book in the Sword of Shadows fantasy series by J. V. Jones. It follows A Cavern of Black Ice and is followed by A Sword from Red Ice and Watcher of the Dead The novel focuses on multiple characters and plotlines. One of the large ones is Raif, who becomes disenchanted with his position in life. Abandoned by friends, feeling he has nothing, he goes wandering, only to join up with a new group called the Maimed Men.