BookBingeThe First Law Trilogy Books in Order
The short answer
Joe Abercrombie · 3 books
- How many books?
- There are 3 books in The First Law Trilogy, published 2006–2008.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with Last Argument of Kings (2008).
- Where to start
- Start with The Blade Itself (2006).
About 1,800 pages — roughly 30 hours of reading
A grimdark fantasy where wizards are unreliable, kings are weak, and even the heroes are horrible.
Here is the complete The First Law Trilogy reading order — all 3 books by Joe Abercrombie, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- The Blade ItselfTorturer Glokta, barbarian Logen Ninefingers, and noble Jezal are pulled into the wizard Bayaz's schemes.2006531 pages
- Before They Are HangedSiege at Dagoska, rebellion in the North, and a desperate quest to the edge of the World.2007560 pages
- Last Argument of KingsEvery ally has a knife, every promise is a trap, and the Union stands on the brink of collapse.2008663 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many First Law Trilogy books are there?
There are 3 books in The First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie, from The Blade Itself (2006) to Last Argument of Kings (2008). Together they run to about 1,800 pages.
Is The First Law Trilogy finished?
Yes. Joe Abercrombie completed the series with Last Argument of Kings in 2008; all 3 books are out now.
What is the first First Law Trilogy book?
The Blade Itself (2006) is book one, at 531 pages. Torturer Glokta, barbarian Logen Ninefingers, and noble Jezal are pulled into the wizard Bayaz's schemes.
Should I read The First Law Trilogy in publication order?
Yes. For The First Law Trilogy, reading order and publication order are the same — The Blade Itself (2006) through Last Argument of Kings (2008).
How long does it take to read all First Law Trilogy books?
About 1,800 pages across 3 books — roughly 30 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Last Argument of Kings (663 pages); the shortest is The Blade Itself (531 pages).