Joe Abercrombie books in order

Q: "What is Joe Abercrombie's writing style?"

"Joe Abercrombie is known for his gritty, realistic take on fantasy, often referred to as 'grimdark.' His writing features complex, flawed characters, black humor, and subversions of traditional tropes."

Q: "Can I read The Age of Madness before The First Law?"

"While The Age of Madness is a new trilogy generally accessible to new readers, it is set in the same world as The First Law (about 30 years later) and contains spoilers for the original trilogy and standalones."

The Age of Madness Reading Order

Title	Published	Buy on Amazon
A Little Hatred	2019	Buy
The Trouble With Peace	2020	Buy
The Wisdom of Crowds	2021	Buy

Joe Abercrombie is a leading figure in the “grimdark” fantasy genre. A film editor turned author, his cinematic style and sharp dialogue have earned him a dedicated following. His work is characterized by moral ambiguity, visceral action, and a cynical yet humorous view of human nature.

He burst onto the scene with The Blade Itself and has since expanded the world of the First Law with multiple trilogies and standalone novels. His characters are rarely heroes in the traditional sense; they are survivors navigating a brutal world where magic is leaking away and industry is rising.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joe Abercrombie's writing style?

Joe Abercrombie is known for his gritty, realistic take on fantasy, often referred to as ‘grimdark.’ His writing features complex, flawed characters, black humor, and subversions of traditional tropes.

Can I read The Age of Madness before The First Law?

While The Age of Madness is a new trilogy generally accessible to new readers, it is set in the same world as The First Law (about 30 years later) and contains spoilers for the original trilogy and standalones.

The Age of Madness Reading Order#

Frequently Asked Questions

The Age of Madness Reading Order