Books in order

Joe Abercrombie books in order

Here are 2 of Joe Abercrombie's series in reading order — 6 main books in all. The earliest, The First Law, began in 2006. Each series is listed in its own numbered order, with page counts and reading times.

The First Law

3 books · 2006–2008 · 30 h 42 min
  1. #1The Blade Itself2006
  2. #2Before They Are Hanged2007
  3. #3Last Argument of Kings2008
The First Law reading order and reading times →

The Age of Madness

3 books · 2019–2021 · 26 h 48 min
  1. #1A Little Hatred2019
  2. #2The Trouble with Peace2020
  3. #3The Wisdom of Crowds2021
The Age of Madness reading order and reading times →

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Reading Joe Abercrombie

What order should I read Joe Abercrombie's books in?
Each series stands on its own; read each one in its numbered order. By publication, Joe Abercrombie's series listed here began in this order: The First Law (2006), The Age of Madness (2019).
Which Joe Abercrombie book should I read first?
Most readers start with the first book of the earliest series: The Blade Itself (2006), book 1 of The First Law.