The First Law Books in Order
5 books by Joe Abercrombie · 2006-2011 · Fantasy , Adventure , Science Fiction
| # | Cover | Title | Published | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | The Blade Itself | 2006 | Amazon |
| 2 | | Before They Are Hanged | 2007 | Amazon |
| 3 | | Last Argument of Kings | 2008 | Amazon |
| — | | Best Served Cold | 2009 | Amazon |
| — | | The Heroes | 2011 | Amazon |
Entries without a number are not numbered in the source data - they are placed by publication date, which is usually but not always the intended reading order.
Where to start with The First Law
Most readers start with The Blade Itself, the earliest book in the series. Where entries are not numbered by the publisher, we list them by publication date.
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The First Law series FAQ
- How many books are in The First Law series?
- There are 5 books in The First Law series by Joe Abercrombie, published between 2006 and 2011.
- What is the first First Law book?
- The Blade Itself, published in 2006, is the first book in The First Law series.
- What is the latest First Law book?
- The Heroes (2011) is the most recent First Law book in our catalogue.
- Do you have to read The First Law books in order?
- The First Law books are not numbered by the publisher. Most readers start with The Blade Itself and follow publication order, which is the order listed above.



