The First Law series by Joe Abercrombie is a gritty, character-driven epic fantasy that subverts traditional tropes with dark humor and moral ambiguity. Set in a world teetering on the edge of war, the story follows a brutal barbarian named Logen Ninefingers, a cynical inquisitor Glokta, and an ambitious nobleman Jezal dan Luthar. As their paths intertwine amid political intrigue, violent conflict, and ancient magic, they confront personal demons and shifting loyalties. The series explores themes of power, corruption, and the brutal nature of survival in an unforgiving world.
List of The First Law Books
The Blade Itself | 2006 | |
Before They Are Hanged | 2007 | |
Last Argument of Kings | 2008 |
List of The First Law World Books
Best Served Cold | 2009 | |
The Heroes | 2011 | |
Red Country | 2012 | |
Sharp Ends | 2016 |