First Law World Books in Order
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Joe Abercrombie's "First Law World" is a fantasy series comprising seven books published between 2006 and 2021, including the First Law trilogy, three standalone novels, and the Age of Madness trilogy. The original trilogy, beginning with The Blade Itself in 2006, forms the foundation of the series and is set in a grim, violent universe featuring the Union, the North, and other regions. The narrative explores complex, morally ambiguous characters involved in political and military conflict, transitioning from feudal warfare to an era marked by industrial upheaval. The final book of The Age of Madness was released in September 2021.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2006 · Joe Abercrombie
A 2006 novel by Joe Abercrombie. Logen Ninefingers, an infamous barbarian, has run out of luck; Captain Jezal dan Luthar dreams of glory while war…
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Buy on Amazon2007 · Joe Abercrombie
Superior Glokta faces a dire situation: defending a city under siege by enemies and infiltrated by traitors, with unreliable allies and a missing…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Joe Abercrombie
A 2008 novel by Joe Abercrombie. The King of the Union lies on his deathbed, the peasants revolt, and the nobles scramble to steal his crown. No one…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Joe Abercrombie
Monza Murcatto is a soldier who profits from war. Her successes make her popular, which worries her employer. After being betrayed and left for dead,…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Joe Abercrombie
They say Black Dow’s killed more men than winter, and clawed his way to the throne of the North up a hill of skulls. The King of the Union is…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Joe Abercrombie
When her younger siblings are abducted, a hard-bitten frontier woman is forced to chase them into the lawless Far Country, reluctantly partnered with…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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Buy on Amazon2016 · Joe Abercrombie
This collection gathers short stories set throughout the First Law world, revisiting familiar characters at different moments of their lives and…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the First Law World books in?
Publication order — Widely recommended by readers and consistent with author Joe Abercrombie's chronological writing of the world Start with “The Blade Itself.”
How many books are in the First Law World series?
We list 7 books by Joe Abercrombie , published between 2006–2016.
Where can I buy the First Law World books?
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Sub-series within First Law World
Distinct reading paths inside the wider series — each has its own page and order.
- The First Law · 5 books
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