The First Law books in order A series by Joe Abercrombie
The First Law series by Joe Abercrombie has 5 books, from The Blade Itself (May 2006) to The Heroes (Jan 2011). Read it in order, starting with The Blade Itself.
Reading order: 1 The Blade Itself (2006) · 2 Before They Are Hanged (2007) · 3 Last Argument of Kings (2008) · Best Served Cold (2009) · The Heroes (2011)
Updated September 2026
All 5 The First Law books in order
- 1.
The Blade Itself (May 2006)
- 2.
Before They Are Hanged (Mar 2007)
- 3.
Last Argument of Kings (2008)
Best Served Cold (Jun 2009)
The Heroes (Jan 2011)
The First Law FAQ
- How many The First Law books are there?
- There are 5 The First Law books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the The First Law books in?
- In publication order, starting with The Blade Itself (May 2006): 1 The Blade Itself (2006) · 2 Before They Are Hanged (2007) · 3 Last Argument of Kings (2008) · Best Served Cold (2009) · The Heroes (2011).
- What is the first The First Law book?
- The Blade Itself (May 2006).
- What is the latest The First Law book?
- The Heroes (Jan 2011).
- Is the First Law series finished?
- There have been no new The First Law books since 2011.
- Did Joe Abercrombie write other series?
- Yes: Shattered Sea and The Age of Madness.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.