BookBingeThe First Law Trilogy Books in Order
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:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Blade Itself(2006)
- Before They Are Hanged(2007)
- Last Argument of Kings(2008)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the The First Law Trilogy series?
There are 3 books in the The First Law Trilogy series by Joe Abercrombie, beginning with The Blade Itself (2006) and most recently Last Argument of Kings (2008).
What is the first The First Law Trilogy book?
The first book is The Blade Itself, published in 2006. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The First Law Trilogy in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.