Joe Abercrombie Books in Order

Logen Ninefingers is a barbarian out of luck; Sand dan Glokta is a torturer who hates everyone. When a wizard summons them to the capital, their lives collide in a web of conspiracies that reveals the dark underbelly of a fantasy empire.

Glokta defends a city under siege, while Bayaz leads Logen and Jezal on a dangerous journey to the edge of the world. They seek a weapon to save the Union, but the hardest battles are the ones fought within their own group.

The King is dying, the peasants are revolting, and the Northmen are invading. As Bayaz's grand plan comes to a head, Logen, Glokta, and Jezal discover that winning the war might be the easy part of surviving the peace.

Betrayed and left for dead, mercenary leader Monza Murcatto seeks revenge on the seven men who tried to kill her. She assembles a team of dysfunctionals—including a poisoner and a Northman—to burn a path through the cities of Styria.

Jonathan Strahan’s fifth annual selection collects twenty-nine science fiction and fantasy stories first published in 2010. The wide-ranging anthology includes work by Neil Gaiman, Peter Watts, and Joe Abercrombie, represented by his short story "The Fool Jobs."

Over the course of three bloody days, the Union army and the Northmen clash for control of a small hill with big strategic value. The story jumps between soldiers on both sides, capturing the grit, glory, and pointlessness of war.

In a lawless frontier town, a shy woman named Shy South and her cowardly stepfather, Lamb, set out to rescue their kidnapped kin. Their journey into the wilderness reveals that Lamb is far more dangerous than anyone ever suspected.

A cross-genre anthology edited by George RR Martin and Gardner Dozois, built around women who are dangerous in different ways. The lineup ranges from fantasy and science fiction to historical and crime tales, each centered on agency, risk, and consequences.

An anthology honoring fantasy legend David Gemmell, featuring stories by various authors. Joe Abercrombie contributes a tale that pays tribute to the heroic fantasy tradition while maintaining his own gritty, distinct voice.

Prince Yarvi is born with a withered hand, unable to be a warrior. When his father is murdered, he is thrust onto the throne, betrayed, and sold into slavery. He must survive by his wits alone to reclaim his birthright.

Edited by Ana Grilo and Thea James, this nonfiction anthology reprints online reviews, essays, and commentary about speculative fiction from 2013. Its contributors examine books, media, fandom, genre trends, and questions of representation across science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

Edited by Jonathan Strahan, this annual anthology gathers science-fiction and fantasy short stories selected from 2014 publications. Its broad lineup includes work by Ken Liu, Joe Abercrombie, Kai Ashante Wilson, Lauren Beukes, Paolo Bacigalupi, and other established and emerging genre writers.

A cross-genre anthology edited by George RR Martin and Gardner Dozois, packed with stories about thieves, con artists, and charming troublemakers. Expect double-crosses, clever escapes, and characters who live by their wits, whether the setting is medieval, futuristic, or somewhere in between.

In Sipani, a courier carrying a valuable package is robbed, setting off a chain of thefts, pursuits, and shifting alliances. This First Law World novelette follows the package through a fog-bound city where each new holder faces greater danger.

The final battle for the Shattered Sea is at hand. Princess Skara has lost everything but her voice, which might be enough to unite the armies. As steel clashes, the ministers fight a darker war in the shadows.

Thorn Bathu wants to be a warrior, but she has been branded a killer. Father Yarvi recruits her for a desperate voyage across half the world to find allies against the High King, teaching her that steel is not the only weapon.

A collection of short stories set in the First Law world, spanning different timelines and characters. From the comical duo of Javre and Shevedieh to glimpses of Logen's past, these tales add depth and humor to the grim landscape.

Curnden Craw and his dozen take on a dangerous recovery job in this First Law World short story. Set before The Heroes, it brings the Northmen into a grim sword-and-sorcery episode where the task itself seems designed to go badly.

This stand alone story set in the Raven's Shadow world follows characters drawn to the glittering yet dangerous Hall of the Diamond Queen, where a single audience can reshape reputations, stir old grudges, and test how far people will go for honour or survival.

Lost in the North, Shevedieh and Javre find Cracknut Whirrun blocking a narrow bridge. With pursuers closing in on both sides, the thief must navigate the pride, rivalry, and imminent violence of two formidable warriors.

The industrial age has hit the Union, bringing smokestacks, riots, and a new generation of schemers. Savine dan Glokta and Leo dan Brock navigate a world where money is the new power, but old feuds in the North still demand blood.

Peace is proving harder to manage than war. While unions strike and rebels plot in the shadows, Savine dan Glokta faces financial ruin and Leo dan Brock chafes against inaction. The seeds of a new conflict are taking root.

Chaos erupts as the Great Change finally arrives. The crowds have risen up to tear down the old order, but the new leaders may be just as corrupt. It is a time for rats to be kings and kings to be rats.

A collection of four short stories woven into the events of *The Age of Madness*. It offers glimpses of the revolution from the perspectives of characters both high and low, from diamond-cutters to the most feared men in the Union.

Brother Diaz is a monk with a problem: his new congregation is a squad of monsters. Tasked with a suicide mission to transport a VIP across a ruined continent, he must keep his team of vampires and werewolves from eating the cargo.

The second novel in The Devils series returns to the world of The Devils for a bloody, action-driven fantasy adventure. It is the announced sequel to Joe Abercrombie’s first Devils novel and is scheduled for publication in May 2027.