The Complete The First Law Reading Order
Looking for the complete The First Law reading order? This fantasy series by Joe Abercrombie spans 9 books. Below is every The First Law book in order, with publication year and buy links.
Grimdark fantasy at its finest: the original trilogy, three standalone novels, and the Age of Madness trilogy, all set in the same world and best read in publication order.
Books in Reading Order
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Blade Itself | 2006 | View on Amazon |
| 2 | Before They Are Hanged | 2007 | View on Amazon |
| 3 | Last Argument of Kings | 2008 | View on Amazon |
| 4 | Best Served Cold | 2009 | View on Amazon |
| 5 | The Heroes | 2011 | View on Amazon |
| 6 | Red Country | 2012 | View on Amazon |
| 7 | A Little Hatred | 2019 | View on Amazon |
| 8 | The Trouble with Peace | 2020 | View on Amazon |
| 9 | The Wisdom of Crowds | 2021 | View on Amazon |
The First Law — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the first book in the The First Law series?
The first book in the The First Law series is The Blade Itself (2006). Start there — the series is best read in publication order.
How many books are in the The First Law series?
There are 9 books in the The First Law series by Joe Abercrombie. The most recent is The Wisdom of Crowds (2021).
What order should I read the The First Law books in?
Read the The First Law books in publication order, beginning with The Blade Itself and ending with The Wisdom of Crowds. The full numbered reading order is listed above.