The First Law Books in Order
fantasy series by Joe Abercrombie
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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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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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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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The First Law books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Blade Itself”. Start with “The Blade Itself.”
How many books are in the The First Law series?
We list 5 books by Joe Abercrombie , published between 2006–2011.
Where can I buy the The First Law books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.