What is the correct reading order for the The First Law series?

Read the The First Law series by Joe Abercrombie in publication order, starting with The Blade Itself (2006) and ending with The Wisdom of Crowds (2021). Read in publication order. Books 1-3 are the original trilogy. Books 4-7 are standalones in the same world. Books 8-10 are the Age of Madness trilogy, set a generation later.

How many books are in the The First Law series?

There are 10 books in the The First Law series. The series is currently complete.

The First Law Reading Order (All 10 Books)

The First Law Reading Order

All 10 books in the The First Law series by Joe Abercrombie, in the correct order.

A grimdark fantasy world where a barbarian, a crippled torturer, and a vain nobleman are drawn into war and political machination.

Which order should you read?

Read in publication order. Books 1-3 are the original trilogy. Books 4-7 are standalones in the same world. Books 8-10 are the Age of Madness trilogy, set a generation later.

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What is the correct reading order for the The First Law series?: Read the The First Law series by Joe Abercrombie in publication order, starting with The Blade Itself (2006) and ending with The Wisdom of Crowds (2021). Read in publication order. Books 1-3 are the original trilogy. Books 4-7 are standalones in the same world. Books 8-10 are the Age of Madness trilogy, set a generation later.
How many books are in the The First Law series?: There are 10 books in the The First Law series. The series is currently complete.

The First Law Reading Order

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