Joe Abercrombie Reading Order
8 series · 26 books · Born December 31, 1974
Joe Abercrombie is a British author renowned for his gritty fantasy works, known for their complex characters and morally ambiguous plots. With a substantial catalog of 26 books across eight series, including The First Law and The Age of Madness, he has carved out a significant place in modern fantasy literature. His notable works encompass a mix of adult and young adult tales, with "Half a King" earning acclaim for its unique storytelling.
Anthologies Series
Complete7 books (2011–2016)
Start with The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume 5, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.
First Law World Series
Complete4 books (2009–2016)
Start with Best Served Cold, the first of 4 books in the First Law World series.
First Law World Collections Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Sharp Ends 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
Legends Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Legends: Stories in Honour of David Gemmell(With: Tanith Lee,Juliet E. McKenna,Storm Constantine,Stan Nicholls,Ian Whates,Adrian Tchaikovsky,Anne Nicholls,Gaie Sebold,Jonathan Green,Jan Siegel,James Barclay,Sandra Unerman) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Shattered Sea Series
Complete3 books (2014–2015)
Start with Half a King and read in order.
The Age of Madness Series
Likely Complete4 books (2019–2023)
Start with A Little Hatred, the first of 4 books in the The Age of Madness series.
The Devils Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
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| 1 | The Devils 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
The First Law Series
Complete5 books (2006–2016)
Start with The Blade Itself, the first of 5 books in the The First Law series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Joe Abercrombie written?
- Joe Abercrombie has written 26 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Joe Abercrombie series?
- Here are the first books in Joe Abercrombie's series: Anthologies: The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume 5; First Law World: Best Served Cold; Shattered Sea: Half a King; The Age of Madness: A Little Hatred; The First Law: The Blade Itself.
- What order should I read Joe Abercrombie's books?
- We recommend reading Joe Abercrombie's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Joe Abercrombie's series complete?
- Joe Abercrombie has 7 completed series.