The First Law Books in Order

fantasy series by Joe Abercrombie

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Blade Itself

    The Blade Itself

    2006 · 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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  2. Cover of Before they are hanged

    Before they are hanged

    2007 · 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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  3. Cover of Last Argument of Kings

    Last Argument of Kings

    2008 · 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

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

  • Cover of Best served cold

    Best served cold

    2009 · 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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  • Cover of The Heroes

    The Heroes

    2011 · 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.